PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Lauren Chad AU - Anna Pupco AU - Pina Bozzo AU - Gideon Koren TI - Update on antidepressant use during breastfeeding DP - 2013 Jun 01 TA - Canadian Family Physician PG - 633--634 VI - 59 IP - 6 4099 - http://www.cfp.ca/content/59/6/633.short 4100 - http://www.cfp.ca/content/59/6/633.full SO - Can Fam Physician2013 Jun 01; 59 AB - Question Many of my patients who are diagnosed with postpartum depression want to continue breastfeeding. How safe are the newer antidepressant medications during breastfeeding? Answer The newer antidepressants transfer into breast milk in low amounts and have not been associated with serious adverse events. Therefore, the antidepressant most effective for the woman should be considered.