Introduction: The birth of a child is supposed to be a joyful event. However, many women experience postpartum moodiness, restlessness, sadness or anger. This is completely normal, but various mental health distress, including postpartum depression can evolve from them. These mental health issues are often connected to difficulties with lactation, breastfeeding and establishing a feeding routine with a new-born. A neonatal mother needs support choosing her own way of feeding the new-born that suits herself and her family the most. Postnatal depression must be detected and treated properly. If left untreated, it can leave serious consequences both for the mother and the child. Purpose: The main purpose of the present BA thesis is to present experience of a breastfeeding woman facing postnatal depression. The author focuses on the use of antidepressants while breastfeeding, and on the attitude of medical workers during her treatment. Methods: The first part of this work uses the descriptive work method with an overview of literature both in Slovene and English language. The second, empiric part of the work uses the qualitative work method, presenting a case of a woman experiencing postnatal depression. The author carried out a semi-structured interview, divided in four sets of questions. The interviewee was chosen via Facebook and she also signed a consent to cooperate in the research. The research was approved by the midwifery department. Results: The study includes a breastfeeding woman facing postnatal depression, exposing trouble with breastfeeding as one of the main reasons for the development of postnatal depression. The woman also stresses the utmost importance of adequate help and support during the period. Various literature authors have also established that breast-feeding problems often negatively impact the mother and her well-being, due to unsuccessful breast-feeding they often face feelings of guilt and powerlessness. Discussion and conclusion: Postnatal emotional destress is a serious condition, experienced by a large number of women. Women with signs of postpartum depression are more likely to feed their child incorrectly, less often and for a shorter period of time, also making exclusive breastfeeding less present. Successful breastfeeding routine may be disturbed by treatment due to the lack of knowledge and prejudice regarding the use of antidepressants while breastfeeding. The case study results have shown that the research subject was not sufficiently supported by health care experts. It is of vital importance to recognize the symptoms and treat them adequately. Medical workers are crucial at recognising depression, making their suitable capacities and the state of being informed even more important. Therefore, they need to be appropriately qualified and able to treat the new mother as well as to focus on her mental health. Women with postpartum depression should receive adapted support with breast-feeding in order to feel satisfied also while breast-feeding their babies, and at the same time they should also receive sufficient support with regard to their mental health
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