Managing Depression When You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding Disclaimer: This page houses important information and resources pertaining to depression during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, including links to our evidence-based Fact Sheets. However, the resources here should not replace the care and advice of a medical professional. Anyone can experience symptoms of depression at some point in their life, like when going through relationship problems, grieving the loss of a loved one, or …
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Mirtazapine (Remeron®)
This sheet is about exposure to mirtazapine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is mirtazapine? Mirtazapine is a medication used to treat major depressive disorders. A brand name for mirtazapine is Remeron®. I take mirtazapine. Can it make it harder for me to get pregnant? Mirtazapine can cause an increase in the hormone prolactin. High levels of prolactin might make it …
Episode 30: Ask the Pharmacist – Mood & Pregnancy
Pharmacist Christy Pratt joins Chris Stallman, certified genetic counselor, to discuss mental health and weighing the risks of medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. …
Paroxetine
This sheet is about exposure to paroxetine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is paroxetine? Paroxetine is a medication used to treat depression, general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and panic disorder. Paroxetine belongs to the class of antidepressants known as selective …
Ketamine (Ketalar®)
This sheet is about exposure to ketamine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ketamine? Ketamine (Ketalar®) is an anesthetic medication. An anesthetic is used with medical procedures, such as surgery, to help lower a person’s ability to feel pain and to make them less aware of what is happening. MotherToBaby has a fact sheet on general anesthesia …
