Does anyone know if St. John's Wort is contraindicated to breastfeeding or if it doesn't mix well with the protocol meds? Thanks!!
Sandra Martin (mom to bio DS Tony 16yr., adopted DS Nathan 5yr., and hoping to adopt DD Jaida Rose 10 weeks old: court date is tomorrow!!)

Hi,
I don't believe it is contraindicated, as Lenore recommends it. I have read various research articles on St. Johns Wort,,,some say it works, some say it does nothing. Of all the herbal antidepressants, SAM-E is supposed to work the best...I don't know how that one works with the protocol though. I was very depressed on the protocol, and even now with the pumping and domperidone I am having bouts of depression...there is also a family hx of depression, my sister, neice, uncle, grandmother etc..all have clinical depression. I am usually ok if I keep up with an excersise regiment to boost natural serotonin levels...take care, Cathy