What to ask about a breastfed newborn whose mother is taking an SSRI

This article was first published on June 5, 2023. It was last reviewed/ updated on June 5, 2023. Today, I saw one of my outpatients who was on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) during pregnancy, had delivered a healthy baby about 2 weeks ago, and is breastfeeding her baby while continuing to be on…