Antidepressants While Breastfeeding
Antidepressants in the class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may delay the onset of lactation in mothers who take the drugs, researchers report. The investigators say their finding suggests that new mothers who take these medications--including such drugs as Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft--may need additional support in order to successfully breastfeed their babies.
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Breastfeeding
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Breastfeeding
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Breastfeeding is regaining the popularity it lost in the early part of this century. It is now recognized as the ideal food for human infants, and an... Read more »
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Women in their 60s who had breast-fed for more than 12 months over their lifespan were nearly 10 percent less likely to develop cardiovascular... Read more »
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Breastfeeding: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - breastfeedingInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on breastfeeding and... Read more »
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