Breastfeeding, Antidepressants, and Depression in the Mercy Pregnancy and Emotional Well-Being Study.
Megan GalballyStuart J WatsonHelen L BallAndrew James LewisPublished in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2018)
This study did not find a strong association between depression or antidepressant use and intention to breastfeed, partner breastfeeding support, or initiation or duration of breastfeeding. However, for women who took antidepressants, there was evidence that breastfeeding for 12 months was associated with lower depressive symptoms.