I am considering going on depakote for bipolar, but am still breastfeeding my 6 month old. I know the AAP says it's OK, but I'd like to hear if anyone has personally done this.
2007-01-25 07:27:16 · 10 answers · asked by lorid06 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
This medication can pass into breast milk and may harm your baby. You should not use this medication if you are breastfeeding. You will need to ask your doctor for medication that is safe for use during breastfeeding.
2007-01-25 07:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I know this has nothing to do with breastfeeding. I was put on depakote for bipolar and seizures. It was way too strong for my body chemistry. I could run my hand through my hair and get handfuls of hair throughout the day. My friends told me it's a good job my hair's thick or I'd be bald. Depakote is a strong med so be careful and remember all meds effect everybody differently.
2007-01-25 11:13:11 · answer #2 · answered by Tammy S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would NEVER take Depakote while breast feeding, and suggest that if you NEED the Depakote that you 'wean to the bottle' your child BEFORE YOU START. Depakote is a drug that affects your 'emotions' and your child does not need any 'emotional drugs' in it's body even if the AAP or anyone other than GOD tells you that 'nothing bad will happen.' Sometimes drugs are 'cleared' for people who are breastfeeding or pregnant, but then 'terrible things' start happening, and the drug is 'removed' from the 'okay' list ... and do you REALLY WANT ANYTHING BAD to happen to your CHILD?
2007-01-25 07:52:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kris L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had women (old and young) approach me and tell me what I'm doing is wonderful - what a great thing for your baby and way to go on not feeling akward about nursing in public. I did it ALL the time and never had anyone say anything negative. I didn't let any 'stares' bother me - I figure they're just interested and curious - nothing negative. IF anyone ever were to have said anyting negative, I would probably just say, "You've got to be kidding, right?" and laugh it off. It's ridiculous to have a negative attitude about it and it's given a complex to some moms that want/need to nurse. My sister-in-law felt so weird about it she'd feed her son formula in public because she was worried about nursing in public. She did that even when around family. Me, I popped out the boob any day any time (discretely, of course), until he got older and would get too distracted around others - then I'd go into a private room.
2016-03-29 02:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depakote - Generally safe for breastfeeding, but monitoring of infant serum concentrations is advisable.
2007-01-25 07:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by jamaica 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I am Bipolar and I would NOT trust any of those medications entering my child's body.
I take several medications including Lithium and Tegetrol, but if I were to get pregnant and have a baby, I would stop all of them and pray that I don't have an episode.
These are REALLY powerful mind-changing drugs, that have the ability to alter our mind's reaction. Would you trust that going into your child?????
2007-01-25 07:42:55 · answer #6 · answered by riptide_71 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I had my son, I had a card for a breast-feeding center and I could call them when I had any questions. Some of the pain medications I was on (c-section baby) they said were okay, but I asked the pediatrician too just for a second opinion!
2007-01-25 07:40:23 · answer #7 · answered by KatyScarlett 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't trust it, unless I got more then one professional opinion. But, if you really need your medication, it would probably be in your best interest to take it, and what ever makes you a better person(mom) will be better for your baby.
2007-01-25 07:47:46 · answer #8 · answered by beauty1026 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it.
Bipolar seems to run rampant in some families.
Might as well start the wee one getting treatment now.
Smile, just not to much.
2007-01-25 07:42:33 · answer #9 · answered by Chris M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you consult a pediatrician about your concerns because you are defiantly giving your child what you are taking and adverse consequences may occur.
2007-01-25 07:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by Keith 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋