Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Prescribing in pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding is a balance between the health of mum and baby
It may be appropriate to maintain a medication that the person is already taking and that works for her
The medications listed below are a guide to which are safer to start during pregnancy or breastfeeding
If more information is required call MIMHS at Canterbury on 01227 768929, Maidstone on 01622 722321 or Medway on 01622 729980
Additional resources
Best use of medicines in pregnancy website
NICE CG192 Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance
UKMI Are atypical antipsychotics safe during breast feeding
UKMI Are first generation antipsychotics safe during breast feeding
UKMI Are reboxetine, venlafaxine, duloxetine, mirtazapine and MAOIs safe in breastfeeding mothers
UKMI Gabapentin and pregabalin, are they safe whilst breastfeeding?
UKMI Lamotrigine, is it safe to take whilst breastfeeding?
UKMI Management of depression in breastfeeding mothers