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Table: Psychiatric Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation

April 24, 2026

Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

Dr. Hendrick and Dr. Carlat have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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Table: Psychiatric Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation

Breastfeeding and Psychiatric Medications

December 19, 2022

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

The FDA has a new rating system for breastfeeding risks with medications. We look at what that changes for psychotropics.

Breastfeeding and Addiction

July 3, 2021

Pochu Ho, MD.

Pochu Ho, MD. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University. Director of Psychiatric Consultation Service, West Haven VA Medical Center, CT. Dr. Ho has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Addictive substances and medications alike can find their way into the breastmilk of lactating women, however the effect these substances have on breastfeeding babies can vary. We provide guidance on how best to manage addiction in women who are actively breastfeeding.