| |  | | Depression and Breastfeeding
Answered by: Susan Eagles
Question from: Name not given
Posted on: October 15, 1998
Is it ok to take 5-HT if you are nursing? If not, what can I take to increase my serotonin level? I was diagnosed with genetic depression and I used to take Prozac, but that only helps you use your supply slowly, it not a increaser (reuptake) my problem is that I don’t have sufficient. please advise.
You will have to consult with your health care provider about the safety of taking serotonin supplements while breastfeeding.
A lifting tonic that can help in depression and is safe in breastfeeding is a tea made from nettles, which nourish the blood and borage leaves, which nourish the adrenal glands.
Diet is a very important factor in depression. Three balanced meals a day, with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, avoiding coffee, sugar, fats and alcohol will help give your nerves the nutrition they need. Supplementation with B vitamins and essential fatty acids such as Evening Primrose Oil is often helpful.
St. John’s Wort is the herbal alternative to anti-depression drugs. It is not contra-indicated in breastfeeding, but is best taken under supervision of a holistic health practitioner.
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