This sheet is about exposure to St. John’s wort in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is St. John’s wort? St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering plant that has been used as an herbal supplement. It is available as a tablet or capsule, liquid extract, tea, and as a cream or ointment, sometimes mixed with other herbal ingredients. St. John’s wort has most commonly been …
The Baby Blog: Depression
Amitriptyline
This sheet is about exposure to amitriptyline in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is amitriptyline? Amitriptyline is a medication approved to treat depression. It has also been used to treat pain and tinnitus (noise or ringing sounds in the ear) and to prevent migraine headaches. Amitriptyline belongs to a class of medications known as tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline has …
Aripiprazole
This sheet is about exposure to aripiprazole in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is aripiprazole? Aripiprazole is medication used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorders, and depression. It is sold under the brand names Abilify®, Abilify Discmelt®, Aristada®, and Abilify Maintena®. Sometimes when people find out they are pregnant, they think about …
Bupropion (Wellbutrin®)
This sheet is about exposure to bupropion in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is bupropion? Bupropion is a medication used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. It is sold under the brand name Wellbutrin®. Bupropion is also sold under the brand name Zyban® as an aid to quit smoking. Sometimes when people find out they are pregnant, they think about changing how they …
Stress
This sheet is about stress in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is stress? Stress is the way the body reacts to something that is unusual, dangerous, unknown, or disturbing. Stress can come from any event or thought. When under stress, your body undergoes physical, chemical, and emotional changes. Almost anything can cause stress, and everyone experiences it at some point in their …
