Essential Reads: Breastfeeding and ADHD Medications
Many women taking stimulants question whether it is safe to take these medications while breastfeeding. Â
Many women taking stimulants question whether it is safe to take these medications while breastfeeding. Â
A large claims-based study found no increased risk for most outcomes with first-trimester stimulant exposure during pregnancy, but higher risks when use continued later in pregnancy.
We continue to see an increasing number of women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are either pregnant or planning to conceive. While we have considerable data to indicate that women with mood and anxiety [...]