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Olanzapine tablet and breastfeeding
Hi, I am mother of 4 months old baby. I am suffering from Podtpartum depression and Very bad insomnia and anxiety. Hence psychiatrist suggested to take Serta 50 mg and half tablet of Olimelt 25mg. These tablets safe for breastfeeding ?? Will it cause any affect on my baby.
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Hi, congratulations for becoming a mother.
Though it is a beautiful change in your life, this change can make you feel low at times.
With so many physical , emotional and occupation changes becoming a mother brings, it can sometimes become really hard for the mother to cope and manage.
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you may try consulting a licensed psychologist/ psychotherapist who can help you with the situation.
Health Tips
1. learn sleep hygiene and try following that.
2. Try spending time with your own self, try something which you love by taking out time for atleast 30 mins.
3. Move your body a bit ( basic exercise/ yoga) can help.
4. spend time with nature.
5. share your feelings with someone you can understand it.
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Hello,
U can take.. It won't cause harm to baby.
Health Tips
preferably take both medicine together at bedtime.
breastfeed your baby well before taking the dose, so that the baby feeds less for 4 hours post medicine dose.
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