4th November 2020

A 40-year-old woman with a background of paranoid schizophrenia is brought to A&E by the police (2)

A 40-year-old woman with a background of paranoid schizophrenia is brought to A&E by the police. She is incredibly agitated and is screaming that she has been separated from her baby, who the FBI have taken away and are going to send to the International Space Station. Her medical records showed that she was discharged from the Labour Ward four days ago, following an emergency C-section, and had been taking clozapine prior to her pregnancy.

Which of the following statements about psychotropic medications and breastfeeding is correct?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.