Webinar

Breastfeeding, mental health & medication: Making informed decisions without guilt

With Dr Elsa du Toit

  • Date: 24 June 2026
  • Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Online)
  • Cost: R99

Breastfeeding is often presented as a simple, natural choice, yet many women discover that the reality is far more complex. For mothers managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder or other mental health conditions, questions about medication, infant safety, breastfeeding goals and personal wellbeing can quickly become overwhelming.

This webinar provides a non-judgmental framework for navigating these decisions. Rather than focusing on rigid rules, we will explore how to evaluate risks and benefits, understand the evidence around medication use during breastfeeding, and make informed choices that support both maternal and infant health.

Whether you are planning to breastfeed, combination feed, exclusively formula feed, or are still unsure, this session aims to help you approach these decisions with greater clarity, confidence and compassion.

SIGN UP NOW

Join Dr Elsa du Toit for a supportive & informative session where we’ll explore:

  • Understanding why breastfeeding decisions can feel so emotionally charged.
  • Exploring the benefits and challenges of breastfeeding for both mother and baby.
  • Medication and breastfeeding: understanding risk, safety, and uncertainty.
  • Mental health as an essential part of infant wellbeing.
  • Moving beyond guilt, pressure, and unrealistic expectations.
  • Learning how to make informed decisions using a practical risk-benefit framework.
  • Understanding that successful feeding journeys can take many different forms.
  • Building confidence in your own values and circumstances when making feeding decisions.
Join my webinar

Who is this for?

  • Expecting moms
  • New mothers (up to 1 year postpartum)
  • Partners or support persons
  • Anyone wanting to better understand maternal mental health

What you’ll gain:

âś” Understand the key factors involved in breastfeeding decisions when managing mental illness.
✔ Learn a practical approach to weighing risks and benefits.
✔ Feel more confident discussing medication and feeding choices with healthcare providers.
✔ Recognise common myths and misconceptions surrounding breastfeeding and psychiatric medication.
✔ Develop a more flexible and compassionate approach to infant feeding.
✔ Leave with greater clarity about the options available to them.

What my clients have to say!


”

I have finally stopped spiralling!

-2025 Attendee


”

I didn’t need more information. I needed structure. I needed someone to show me how to THINK through it.


-2025 Attendee


”

I found the content was expertly curated, highly informative & addressed the complexities of medication management during pregnancy and the postpartum. I especially appreciated the balance between evidence-based guidance and practical case examples which made the material both accessible and clinically relevant.


-2025 Attendee

Led by Dr. Elsa du Toit

25 years in medicine

15 years focused on perinatal psychiatry

 

Dr. du Toit brings a unique combination of deep clinical expertise and holistic thinking about maternal and family health.