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Carbimazole in women of childbearing age
As for the valproate fact sheet this information on carbimazole taken for over active thyroid is included so that women who may become pregnant are aware of potential risks . https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/carbimazole-increased-risk-of-congenital-malformations-strengthened-advice-on-contraception This factsheet gives further information carbimazole and pregnancy
Valproate and pregnancy
I know that this page is about breastfeeding and medication but I think that is important to share this too. I started writing it for another organisation a year ago but it hasnt gone anywhere so now it is here. Anyone who is on sodium valproate (Epilim) should be taking adequate contraceptive protection https://www.fsrh.org/news/mhra-contraception-drugs-birth-defects-fsrh-guidance/ . […]
Diabetes and Breastfeeding
Another information sheet for chronic conditions in breastfeeding mothers which now forms part of the book Chronic Medical Conditions and Breastfeeding available on Amazon as a kindle or paperback book https://tinyurl.com/mbbebe8x Diabetes and Breastfeeding factsheet If this is useful in your work maybe you should buy Breastfeeding and Medication or A guide to breastfeeding for […]
Inflammatory bowel disease and breastfeeding – facebook live
This presentation should have been given at BfN Portsmouth study day but recorded as Facebook Live because of Coronavirus ( I am immunocompromised due to my own meds for IBD ). Hope it proves useful to share. I have attached the slides of the powerpoint below and the link to the Facebook page Breastfeeding and […]
Pharmacokinetics and Passage of Drugs into Breastmilk
This is a set of slides I use in many of my current presentations. It also forms the backbone of most decision making. I hope it helps increase your education. If you wish please email me wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk Pharmacokinetics of the passage of drugs into breastmilk training powerpoint If you found this useful, maybe you need […]
Pharmacists and breastfeeding training powerpoint
This is a presentation based on one I deliver to second year pharmacy undergraduate students at Portsmouth University. Hope that it forms the basis of knowledge of why pharmacists should promote and support breastfeeding. Any queries please email me wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk . I’m always open to lecturing opportunities Pharmacists and breastfeeding training powerpoint If you find […]
Mastitis and Breastfeeding
This is one of the presentations I have given most frequently over the last 20 years since I co wrote the first leaflet for BfN. One of the most common complications of breastfeeding but so little understood. I hope this helps the onging learning of professionals, peer supporters and all those supporting breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and […]
Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Breastfeeding Training
I am uploading most of the presentations that I have given over the years as training material for others to use as continued professional development. If you have any queries pleas email wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk. Please consider buying my book if you find this useful Raynauds and Breastfeeding training
Oestrogen cream or pessary and Breastfeeding
Oestrogen creams and pessaries seem to be prescribed with increasing frequency to breastfeeding women to help with healing of sutures, prolapses or for ongoing vaginal dryness. There is little research evidence to guide a discussion of compatibility with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding does seem to have an effect on natural vaginal lubrication for some and basics products […]
UNICEF UK BABY FRIENDLY INITIATIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES PHARMACY STUDENTS
these learning outcomes are aimed at pharmacy students but provide a valuable CPD tool for qualified pharmacists. Please note the link to training materials on this page Learning outcomes for pharmacy students