Breastfeeding your baby is a wonderful choice. Let's don't let anything get in the way, especially depression. If you are struggling with depression, there are many things to do. Taking an antidepressant is one thing and there are many safe antidepressants to take while breastfeeding.
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett has devoted much of her life studying post partum depression and breastfeeding. She is the expert. Here are some excellent articles by Kathleen.
- Get plenty of sleep
- Exercise!
- Spend some time outdoors every day
- Take the proper Omega 3s Fatty Acids
- Find a very supportive friend or relative
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post partum depression.