Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety: two things that affect more parents today than ever before (or maybe they're finally just talked about more).  Are you on the fence about medication for mental health?  This episode will hopefully shine some light on the hang-ups. We want to start off by saying that this is NOT a debate over whether you should or should not take medication while breastfeeding. Today we go over several medication options for PPD/PPA and share how they might affect your breastfeeding journey. As always, talk to your healthcare provider about getting the right meds to help you feel your best and ultimately be the best parent. RESOURCE: Take the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)PDF Version | Web CalculatorTimestamps:16:54 : Start of Episode28:18 : Heather’s Story36:20 : How Medications are Transferred in the Breast Milk40:04 : SSRIs40:51 : Zoloft/Sertraline44:03 : Paxil/Paroxetine46:49 : Celexa/Citalopram48:51 : Lexapro/Escitalopram49:59 : Prozac/Fluoxetine51:43 : Wellbutrin/Bupropion55:41 : Pamelor/NortriptylineTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORSGet your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, or Cigna PPO – you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form!Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for $10 off of your purchase!Click HERE to order Liquid IV! Use promo code MILKMINUTE for 25% off your order and free shipping.Listener Question: Do you always have to empty fully when pumping?Episodes mentioned:Ep. 76- Weaning: History, Psychology, and Practical TipsEp. 98- Breast Pump Reviews!Find the new Milk Minute Podcast website by clicking here!Become a Milk Minute VIP: Click here to get behind-the-scenes-access and exclusive merch!Contact us: To send us feedback, personal stories, or just to chat you can send us an email at milkminutepodcast@gmail.comGet Community Support: Click Here to Join our Free Facebook Community!Stay up to Date: Find us on INSTAGRAM @milk_minute_podcastStare at us on TikTokPrefer to read the transcript?- Click Here to read the edited version of this episode!All of the resources cited in this episode are available on our professional transcript.SupSupport the show