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Mind & Milk: Managing Depression Pharmacotherapy in Breastfeeding
- Speaker: Dr. Nour El Hoda Ezzeddine , PharmD, IBCLC
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- Duration: 60 Mins
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Abstract:
Depressive disorders are common, especially in the perinatal period, and potentially serious. Yet breastfeeding mothers are often left undertreated due to concerns about medication safety. This session offers an evidence-based roadmap for evaluating antidepressant use during lactation, equipping professionals with the tools to make informed, individualized decisions that safeguard both maternal mental health and breastfeeding success.
Attendees will learn to assess medication safety in lactation by exploring trusted pharmacological databases and developing the skills to interpret key pharmacokinetic parameters within the context of the breastfeeding dyad. The session will present a structured classification of commonly prescribed antidepressants based on their compatibility with breastfeeding, enabling participants to distinguish preferred therapies from those requiring caution or additional monitoring, including treatments specific to postpartum depression.
Grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and pharmacological references, this session empowers lactation professionals to provide individualized, evidence-informed care that supports both maternal wellness and breastfeeding continuity.
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Mind & Milk: Managing Depression Pharmacotherapy in Breastfeeding
Depressive disorders are common, especially in the perinatal period, and potentially serious. Yet breastfeeding mothers are often left undertreated due to concerns about medication safety. This session offers an evidence-based roadmap for evaluating antidepressant use during lactation, equipping professionals with the tools to make informed, individualized decisions that safeguard both maternal mental health and breastfeeding success.
Attendees will learn to assess medication safety in lactation by exploring trusted pharmacological databases and developing the skills to interpret key pharmacokinetic parameters within the context of the breastfeeding dyad. The session will present a structured classification of commonly prescribed antidepressants based on their compatibility with breastfeeding, enabling participants to distinguish preferred therapies from those requiring caution or additional monitoring, including treatments specific to postpartum depression.
Grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and pharmacological references, this session empowers lactation professionals to provide individualized, evidence-informed care that supports both maternal wellness and breastfeeding continuity.
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