There is so much miscommunication around taking medications during pregnancy and while nursing. The reality is that few doctors are thoroughly trained in reproductive psychiatry and many moms gets misinformed when it comes to medication to their mood and anxiety medication. Listen in to today’s episode where Reproductive Psychiatrist Dr. Kristin Lesseter gives research based information about medication during this precious time and shares resources where you can confidently fact check your medications prescribed by your doctor.
What You'll Learn
- About Dr. Kristin Lesseter and how she came to specialize in reproductive psychiatry
- Whether medication is a treatment option for anxiety and depression during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding
- At what point a mom might consider medication
- The professionals who specialize in managing and overseeing the medications of pregnant and postpartum mothers