Hi Mamas,
Looking for some guidance for one of those herbs that nobody has studied for safety in breastfeeding.
I've been on zoloft for 2yrs 4 months, since my third child was 2 months old. I do believe it helped me get to a place to make significant lifestyle changes and so, over the last year in particular, I have seen strong changes to my mood and irritability. With my prescriber/therapist's help, I am aiming to taper off the medication starting in a couple of months. Her suggestion was to begin taking the adaptogen Rhodiola Rosea 100mg a day to start to build it up in my system prior to tapering.
Here's the issue: I'm still breastfeeding. In my mind, despite Zoloft being safe for nursing, I'm guessing small-ish doses of Rhodiola in a twice-a-day nursing toddler is likely a non-issue by comparison. Of course, that's just my suspicion and not enough to go on. So I turn to you. Anyone have experience with this herb? Anyone know of any stronger info than just "not enough evidence to suggest safety while breastfeeding?"
Thank you.
Looking for some guidance for one of those herbs that nobody has studied for safety in breastfeeding.
I've been on zoloft for 2yrs 4 months, since my third child was 2 months old. I do believe it helped me get to a place to make significant lifestyle changes and so, over the last year in particular, I have seen strong changes to my mood and irritability. With my prescriber/therapist's help, I am aiming to taper off the medication starting in a couple of months. Her suggestion was to begin taking the adaptogen Rhodiola Rosea 100mg a day to start to build it up in my system prior to tapering.
Here's the issue: I'm still breastfeeding. In my mind, despite Zoloft being safe for nursing, I'm guessing small-ish doses of Rhodiola in a twice-a-day nursing toddler is likely a non-issue by comparison. Of course, that's just my suspicion and not enough to go on. So I turn to you. Anyone have experience with this herb? Anyone know of any stronger info than just "not enough evidence to suggest safety while breastfeeding?"
Thank you.