This has probably been asked before..but...
I'm pregnant (24 weeks) with my second child, and like my first pregnancy I have been on 40 mg of citalopram since day one. It was a big decision but my dd (now 3) was fine, and I'm glad it took them to be honest. I don't have any massive depression issues or anything, I just turn into a wibble when I'm pregnant.
When I had dd they told me I couldn't breastfeed with citalopram so suddenly switched me to seroxat. It was a NIGHTMARE, I was anxious, sleepless (not due just to the baby!) and a complete wreck. I only managed to breast feed for 11 days. Something which I regret.
I WANT to breastfeed this new baby but I'm b*ggered if I'm going to give up the citalopram after the last time. I hope this doesn't sound selfish. I dont think I could manage to breastfeed without it. I've heard that after 9 months in the womb the baby has already been exposed to the drug, and therefore the tiny amount transferred by breastfeeding is immaterial.
Is this true? Has anyone had any experience of this? If it is dangerous then of course I won't breastfeed and will bottle feed.
But just wondering if anyone has had this dilemma before...