
Antidepressants for Breastfeeding: Nursing Safety When Substance Use Is a Concern
Breastfeeding can support bonding and infant nutrition. It can also raise hard questions when you need mental health treatment. If you are taking an antidepressant or thinking about starting one, you may wonder if it is safe to keep nursing.
This pillar page explains what we know about antidepressants for breastfeeding, what “safe” means in real-life care, and how to lower risk for your baby. It also covers an extra layer that matters in recovery: how alcohol or drug use can change safety for both you and your infant.
This information is educational. It cannot replace care from your OB-GYN, prescriber, pediatrician, or a lactation clinician.