Infliximab and breastfeeding
Following on from the page on Azathioprine I thought it would be useful to add data on infliximab which is also widely used by breastfeeding mothers. Like most of the biologicals the molecules are too large to pass into milk. This information is taken from Breastfeeding and Medication In 2002, the NICE (NICE 2002) recommended […]
Azathioprine and breastfeeding
I frequently get asked about the compatibility of azathioprine during breastfeeding . It is used for several auto-immune diseases including inflammatory bowel disease and sometimes rheumatoid arthritis. It is actually quite widely taken by breastfeeding mothers from the questions I receive. This information is taken from Breastfeeding and Medication “Azathioprine is an immunosuppressive anti-metabolite. It […]
Perinatal Mental Health in pregnancy and breastfeeding
I saved this presentation to share during UK Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week which is this week. It is a presentation which I have on my last study day on my birthday this year. I hope it covers many of the things I have tried to pass on over the years. I also post it […]