I know these threads can be quite heated but this is just a genuine what would you do type question!
My last pregnancy and labour went really well and I had a healthy boy. I breastfed him for 9 weeks before having to go on a stronger antidepressant and then just popped him straight onto formula with no issues. He is now a healthy happy 2 year old.
Ok so this time I am taking said strong antidepressants all the way through my pregnancy (I'm 22 weeks) but psychiatrist said if I want to breastfeed again I can switch back to sertraline in time for the birth and postnatal period. He did kind of hint that now might be a good time to trial a switchover rather than dicking around with my meds when I've just had a baby. A really good point.
But now I'm left with that massive decision because I can see the pros and cons of each scenario. I really enjoyed breastfeeding while it lasted (it was about the only thing I did enjoy) but then really enjoyed other people offering to see to him overnight knowing I could just rest.
I can't remember giving a crap about guilt or any of the nonsense that women put themselves through over the decision at that time. I was told not to continue breastfeeding and that was that really. But this time I feel like I must do for one what I did for the other... if that makes sense. I am very much in camp give yourself a guilt trip over everything these days and now I don't know what to do.
Was hoping someone might be able to help? X
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can i have your opinions on BF decision please?
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ithoughtofitfirst · 13/06/2014 15:38
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