Mamas with depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders

Diazepam whilst breastfeeding

I know I’m probably going to get a lot of hate for this, but I just ask for you to please not to judge me. I suffer very bad from anxiety and often get bad panic attacks where I feel dizzy, shake uncontrollably, get pinches in my heart and find it hard to breathe. My doctor prescribed me diazepam a few years ago and I’ve been on it ever since. Since giving birth I haven’t really taken it, but the postpartum depression is getting worse and some days I can’t even get myself mentally or physically together. I breastfeed my baby because I love the connect it brings and also the health benefits are great.

My little one is 2 months old and I’ve taken a small 10mg dose every 2 weeks, but I will express breastmilk before and wait 6-8 hours before I breastfeed her again. I’ve spoken to my doctor, midwife and health nurse and they’ve said to continue to take it as it’s better that I am mentally well to look after the baby. I don’t want to stop breastfeeding, but lately I’ve been getting suicidal thoughts and I’m scared. People say having a baby is hard, but what happens to your mind is even worse.

Has anyone taken diazapam whilst breastfeeding?

Has anyone else suffered with suicidal thoughts in pregnancy?

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I had to stop breastfeeding so I could take medication because I was severely depressed. Momma, your mental health is extremely important. Please take care of yourself.

thank you so much for this. I was so scared I was going to get hate from this. I absolutely love breastfeeding, but I think I will stop breastfeeding when she’s 6 months and can eat purées. When did you stop breastfeeding?

I stopped at exactly 6 months. You definitely are important and have to take care of yourself too momma

Please please, your mental health needs care & love too. You've done absolutely amazing getting to 6 months despite your mind trying to destroy everything for you. You've done it, now time to give yourself abit of care. Baby will start getting other nutrients now through weaning, You've given baba 6 months of pure goodness & bonding with you, & that will continue through other ways. Don't feel ashamed or anything, & if you did recieve hate instead of support over this, just tell them to suck it. 💙

A happy mom means a happy baby!! Taking care of your mental health will mean a happier baby!

Can you talk to your doctor about switching to a breastfeeding safe drug like Zoloft?

your baby needs a strong mum. I went to bottle feeding so i could take diazepam and never looked back. You are not alone xxx

I exclusively pumped for 10 months, during that time, I took, dihydrocodine 60mg, amiltriptaline 10mg, paracetamol/ibuprofen everyday, and occasionally (twice a month, 2mg diazepam). And my LO is so healthy, and she’s fabulous. I took the dihydrocodine during pregnancy too.I have a few pain conditions and spinal fracture, so i could not function as a parent without pain relief. It is possible to continue to breastfeed/breastmilk whilst talking medication. The best thing is to continue to talk to your healthcare providers about medication that is safer during BF. There will always be risks, as with anything. But for you to be as well as you can be is important. Baby will be able to start weaning at 6m, but will still need a BM substitute like Formula until one 😘 big hugs sweet, you are an amazing mumma and doing the best you can 💕

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