Breastfeeding for Professionals – CPD
Back long ago before books and training material, let alone the website, I wrote a training pack for professionals with support from Roberta Roulstone from Peterborough Hospital. She inspired me to share my knowledge and changed my life. Another person who helped with the IT was Sarah Saunby a very great friend who I miss […]
Prescribing during breastfeeding for midwives
I had been asked to talk to midwives for an update today but sadly due to timing wasnt bale to do so. But having saved the day I decided to record the talk anyway Happy to answer any questions wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk This is the handout of the presentation https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Prescribing-during-breastfeeding-midwives-2022.pdf and the link to the YouTube video […]
Migraine prophylaxis and breastfeeding
So many people now seem to have regular migraines which are debilitating and make life with babies and children a nightmare. Preventive treatment may be appropriate if the mother suffers at least two attacks a month, an increasing frequency of headaches, suffers significant disability despite suitable treatment for migraine attacks or cannot take suitable treatment […]
PET scans whilst breastfeeding
Having a PET scan is scary because it is often associated with a possible diagnosis of cancer, something which as mothers we probably fear most. It is important to take one day at a time and not leap ahead – not the easiest thing to do I know. If possible, store some milk in advance […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Breastfeeding (PCOS)
PCOS affects 1 in 10 women and causes problems with infertility and breastfeeding. This factsheet is based on a chapter from Breastfeeding and Chronic Medical Conditions (available on Amazon) but extended to include information on myo-inositol which generates many questions. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Breastfeeding Factsheet Any questions please feel free to email me wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication. […]
Procedures and Investigations in Breastfeeding Mothers
Having an investigation or a procedure when breastfeeding causes anxiety but when a mother is told to interrupt breastfeeding the consequences are much greater. This is a powerpoint presentation based on one I gave in Rotterdam in 2019 which I hope helps CPD and again will be recorded when I find enough hours in my […]