Abstract
The aim of this study was to provide data to aid decision making regarding lithium use during lactation. Three women treated
with lithium for bipolar disorder during pregnancy and lactation and their four infants provided lithium levels at 1 month
postpartum. Infant levels ranged from 10% to 17% of maternal levels. Two infants experienced early feeding problems which
were overcome with breastfeeding education and support. Women taking lithium can be supported to breastfeed, and their infants
should be followed closely until breastfeeding is well established.
with lithium for bipolar disorder during pregnancy and lactation and their four infants provided lithium levels at 1 month
postpartum. Infant levels ranged from 10% to 17% of maternal levels. Two infants experienced early feeding problems which
were overcome with breastfeeding education and support. Women taking lithium can be supported to breastfeed, and their infants
should be followed closely until breastfeeding is well established.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Short Communication
- Pages 1-4
- DOI 10.1007/s00737-012-0257-3
- Authors
- Debra L. Bogen, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Dorothy Sit, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Adrienne Genovese, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Katherine L. Wisner, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Journal Archives of Women’s Mental Health
- Online ISSN 1435-1102
- Print ISSN 1434-1816