Not sure who needs to hear this, but it is important to emphasize that sertraline is not the only medication option available for pregnant and lactating women. The landscape of psychiatric treatment during pregnancy is nuanced and requires careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks involved.

How Do We Check the Safety of Psychiatric Medications for Breastfeeding Moms? Checking if psychiatric meds are safe for breastfeeding involves looking at a mix of drug data, real-life results, and expert advice.

A relative infant dose of less than 10% is typically regarded as acceptable when it comes to breastfeeding while on medication.

One of my favorite questions to ask patients when discussing medication side effects is, ”is this a deal breaker for you?"