MOTHER who has just given birth should be more careful in the use of antidepressants could cause delay of lactation or breastfeeding in women who had just given birth. This drug is used to relieve mood disorders like depression.

Researchers found that antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac and Paxil, associated with activation delay full milk expenditures.

"The breast is a gland regulator of serotonin. That is, the ability of breast produce milk at the right time is related to hormone production and regulation of serotonin," explained study co-author Nelson Horseman of the University of Cincinnati, as quoted by AP sites.

That's mean, information Horseman, SSRIs may affect the regulation of serotonin in the breast. This makes new mothers at greater risk of experiencing delays in the provision of a full milk supply.

In laboratory experiments, Horseman and his friends examined the effects of SSRI drugs on lactation process by using human cells and animals, as well as cells from mice. In addition, researchers also evaluated the effects of SSRIs on 431 new mothers who give birth.

Researchers found that women who use SSRIs average starting breastfeeding after 85.8 hours of birth. Mothers who were not using antidepressants average starting breastfeeding after 69.1 hours of birth. The process of milk expenses normally attributed to late when started more than 72 hours after birth.

"SSRI drugs are medication that is helping many women. Thus, understanding and solving the difficulties faced by mothers to help them achieve goals for breastfeeding their babies ," explained Horseman. However, he's bright, still required further study to make specific recommendations related to the use of SSRIs during breastfeeding.