A 30-year-old woman presents 6 weeks after a medical termination of pregnancy with persistent low mood, anhedonia, guilt and poor sleep. She is breast...

Question

A 30-year-old woman presents 6 weeks after a medical termination of pregnancy with persistent low mood, anhedonia, guilt and poor sleep. She is breastfeeding. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Offer psychological support and consider SSRI compatible with breastfeeding

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Reassure that this is normal and will resolve

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Avoid any antidepressant in breastfeeding

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Stop breastfeeding before treating depression

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Prescribe Benzodiazepines regularly

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Post-abortion depression

A 30-year-old woman presents 6 weeks after a medical termination of pregnancy with persistent low mood, anhedonia, guilt and poor sleep. She is breastfeeding. What is the most appropriate management?