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How to weigh medication risks during breastfeeding

I want to breastfeed my baby but my postpartum depression medication might hurt her and I don't know which risk is worse.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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You're forced to choose between your own mental stability and potential harm to your child, with no clear right answer.

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“Where Are You with Mental health medications and the body?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.