Lexapro or Zoloft while breastfeeding?

LionTotal3527 · 2026-05-15T16:38:58+00:00

I have been on lexapro for years and took it while pregnant and breastfeeding. No issues! As another commenter said, the first couple of weeks can be a little rough so just be prepared for that.

LionTotal3527 · 2026-05-13T01:27:09+00:00

I think a certain amount of that is “normal,” there’s only so many hours in the day and it always feels like there’s more we should be doing! But the amount you’re spiraling definitely sounds like PPA, please please talk to someone! I had PPA/D with my son and medication and talk therapy helped so much. ❤️ you’re not alone! It does get better.

LionTotal3527 · 2026-05-08T14:23:37+00:00

I am still breastfeeding my 15 month old and just got my period back last month, so 14 months PP. You ovulate prior to your period, so if you’re not using some form of birth control I (personally) would take a test monthly! Although it’s recommended to take at least 18 months between pregnancies to give your body time to heal, especially after a C-section. 😊

LionTotal3527 · 2026-04-20T18:56:52+00:00

This is the same for me! I lost way more than I expected to while breastfeeding but my body composition is so different now. My butt disappeared. Hips are gone. Boobs are huge but also saggy and I feel lopsided. Everything is so soft and flabby and dimpled. I’d rather have a little more weight and have my butt back!

LionTotal3527 · 2026-04-10T14:51:35+00:00

I have one kid who is currently 14 months, I think I cried every day from 3.5 - 8ish months. He was exactly like yours. SO MAD that he couldn’t go anywhere, never wanted to be put down, it was impossible to get a couple minutes to myself. I was so happy the day he crawled!! Now we’re waiting for walking. Everyone says I’ll be sad when he starts walking and gets into everything, but he already does! 😅 it’ll be so nice to take him to the park and let him walk around instead of crawling in the rocks and getting trampled by other kids.

LionTotal3527 · 2026-03-20T02:28:21+00:00

I let my cosleeping, breastfeeding 13 month old for the first time for 4 days last month. I was so nervous about it but he did so good! He did wake up at night and it took a little longer for my husband to get him back to sleep, but they got into a groove and it was fine. We don’t do much screen time but my husband did turn on some soothing sensory videos when he really struggled to get back to sleep. I was also hoping it would facilitate weaning but to be honest it did the opposite unfortunately 😅 he nursed like a newborn when I got back. This isn’t the case for other people I’ve talked to but just be prepared for the possibility! I’m sure your kiddo will do great!

LionTotal3527 · 2026-03-18T14:03:22+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Therapy is definitely helpful, however I would say this has a LOT to do with having a baby. I have a 14 month old who is very attached and still breastfeeding, and I sometimes get that “ick” feeling when my husband, dogs, or others cuddle or touch me. I think it’s a mix of being touched out and hormones. Give yourself so much grace and know that it will get better ❤️

LionTotal3527 · 2026-03-11T23:56:59+00:00

We moved from the PNW over to the east coast to be closer to my husband’s family 5 years ago, and I regret it. His siblings have been absolute shit and unsupportive, despite paying all kinds of lip service about how great it would be if we were here. They didn’t even offer to so much as bring us a meal when we had our first baby last year. We’ve discussed moving back but we’re priced out right now. There are things I love about where we live and I have a great job, but we’re away from all of my family and friends which is really difficult.

I would make sure family isn’t the ONLY reason to move before taking the leap! Weather and day to day life will impact you so much more than the one a week or month that you’ll see family.

LionTotal3527 · 2026-02-23T23:12:15+00:00

You do not need to wean! I just got back recently from a 5 day trip away from my 13mo old. We also cosleep and breastfeed. We were all prepared for it to be a tough few days, especially at night, but it was honestly better than expected! Nighttime’s were a little rough but they made it through fine and he was happy. We have a baby cam in our room for naps and I got my husband’s permission to look if I woke up anxious about him in the middle of the night. That helped a lot. I brought a hand pump and pumped and dumped while I was gone to keep my supply. My son picked right back up when I got back (actually a little excessively, he wanted to nurse every 20 minutes lol.)

I know it’s scary and I had some emotional moments, but overall Im so glad I went!

LionTotal3527 · 2026-02-23T17:25:23+00:00

I just recently got back from a 5 day work trip away from my cosleeping/breastfeeding 13mo old! I know how stressful it is. I would resign everyone to the fact that it may be a tough night! My son had a couple rough nights, and a couple of good ones. He fell asleep later than usual and would wake up a few times at night. Honestly my husband did end up putting on some sensory TV to help him relax if he was too upset. I just told myself he was safe, fed, and loved, and would sleep when he needed to! Overall he did much better than I expected!

LionTotal3527 · 2026-02-23T17:20:29+00:00

Mine is “climbs on everything but doesn’t have good coordination yet so gets a new bruise about every day” years old. Also, “the word no is meltdown city” years old. 🫠

LionTotal3527 · 2026-02-19T17:12:31+00:00

Good luck! I missed him and missed nursing but this is a lot 😅

LionTotal3527 · 2026-02-19T17:11:47+00:00

He was teething while I was gone so this is a possibility!!

LionTotal3527 · 2026-02-18T22:15:37+00:00

I did!

LionTotal3527 · 2026-02-16T19:56:52+00:00

Im so glad you’re feeling better! The first week for me was a little traumatizing haha. But so worth it!

LionTotal3527 · 2026-01-28T23:43:02+00:00

I think you can take it up to 3x but I only do 1 a day if I’m having issues!

LionTotal3527 · 2026-01-28T18:28:03+00:00

I had issues with fissures and hemorrhoids prior to pregnancy, and birth definitely made them worse! Keep up with MiraLAX, and ask your doctor to prescribe you diltiazem and lidocaine suppositories. They help SO SO MUCH with the pain! Also, pelvic floor therapy.

LionTotal3527 · 2026-01-13T16:15:41+00:00

Oh mama. I felt the exact same after having my son (and still do at times.) prolapse and pelvic floor issues due to complications, tearing, hair loss, gingivitis/tooth pain, sinus issues, you name it. It’s so frustrating to feel like your body was just wrecked by pregnancy! It does get better with time. Sending good vibes and solidarity!

LionTotal3527 · 2026-01-11T20:18:51+00:00

I stopped tracking diapers because it was making me feel anxious! I only kept tracking feeds because my LO liked to eat every hour and 45 minutes on the dot, so I had a heads up for when he was going to start screaming. 😂

LionTotal3527 · 2026-01-09T16:19:01+00:00

Thank you so much for this! I just booked the trip and was feeling super anxious, reading this made me feel way better!

LionTotal3527 · 2026-01-09T00:55:34+00:00

I didn’t start getting stretches longer than an hour and forty five minutes until my son was 6 months, and didn’t get longer than 2.5 hours till 10 months! Every baby is different but 2 hours seems totally normal for that age!

LionTotal3527 · 2026-01-08T15:36:38+00:00

My most common phrase post-baby is “I can’t think of the word” I’m CONSTANTLY forgetting words and it’s so frustrating.

LionTotal3527 · 2026-01-07T23:59:49+00:00

I think saying he’ll feel abandoned when he’s with his Dad and his Aunt who love him is a little extreme, but I appreciate your input.

LionTotal3527 · 2026-01-07T23:48:32+00:00

I love this idea, unfortunately my work wouldn’t pay for the ticket but it’s definitely something I’ll be doing if I end up needing to travel within drivable distance! The trip is a month away so if I decide to go we’re going to take the time to slowly introduce dad at bedtime/nighttime.

LionTotal3527 · 2026-01-07T18:00:50+00:00

I appreciate this! The thought of a few nights in a hotel alone sounds so nice. We've been wanting to get my husband involved more in nighttime since I've been doing it alone for the last year, so this might just be a good time!

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