Tamworth Post Natal Depression Support Group

These may be offered to some women especially when PND is persistent and distressing. Antidepressants even out a mood and are not addictive. They need to be taken for some time before the full benefits are felt ad should not be stopped without advice from your health professional. Some women are worried that they must stop breastfeeding when taking antidepressants, a small amount may be passed into breast milk but there is no clear-cut evidence to suggest this will affect the baby.