Sertraline side effects - baby Diarrhea

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I have started taking sertraline (4 days ago) I am EBF my 6 month old DS.
Today he has had 6 disgusting nappies, yesterday was 4. He normally goes once a day or maybe every other day.

To complicate matters ... he’s teething, one tooth emerged about a week ago and another just cutting gums.
He’s otherwise fine in himself - grizzly and bitey and dribble from the tooth but nothing untoward. No temp or anything.

I initially but the nappies down to teething but now think this is a bit much? GP has assured me it’s safe to take sertraline but has anyone else had side effects in baby? I’ve felt pretty awful myself!

I’m going to speak to GP tomorrow about DS anyway. Part of my PND is anxiety about DS.

Is it teething and I’m being dramatic or could it be something more?

Hi

Please try not to worry (easy for me to say I know). Sertaline is seen to be safe for breastfeeding mums due to the very low amounts in milk. Nappies are most likely teething. I know you plan to speak to your GP who will hopefully reassure you and please don't worry in meantime.

Have you also been referred for CBT? It really helps with anxiety alongside medication so hopefully it could help. Probably take a while die the covid but worth asking to get on the list.

Look after yourself, sounds like you are doing brilliantly. Well done for getting to 6 months breastfeeding, that's no mean feat.

Hi

Thanks! I’m trying to keep it in perspective but also don’t want to ignore something and regret it.
I’m already on the waiting list for CBT, I’ve been muddling along but the whole covid thing meant my support network vanished and My mood was all over the place.
I know I need to get better for DS sake but I don’t want to compromise him.
I feel like for me BF is so important and DS would be lost without it. I do feel guilty though.