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 seeing.
This is an up to date version of that training which I have been picking up and putting down for a while. I hope it helps professionals to protect and support breastfeeding whilst adding to their own CPD.
For once I got round to recording it! But have included a link to the powerpoint as some links got covered up in my recording
Breastfeeding for Professionals Powerpoint
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 which includes my presentation https://youtu.be/L3b43BgeiR8
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 for migraine attacks.
- Beta-blockers e.g., propranolol are effective.
- Tricyclic antidepressants e.g., amitriptyline
- Topiramate
- Pizotifen
- Botox
- Riboflavin
all of which are safe in breastfeeding. More information in the factsheet on other supplements including magnesium, zinc and co enzyme Q10
Migraine prophylaxis (prevention) and breastfeeding factsheet
References are available by emailing me wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk or can be found in Breastfeeding and Medication
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 to feed your baby whilst you are seperated. This factsheet contains data on the process of having a scan, preparation and breastfeeding all taken from expert sites which I hope helps.
If the diagnosis does turn out to be cancer then the wonderful organisation Mummy’s Star offer amazing support and deserve more recognition https://www.facebook.com/MummysStar
If you need chemotherapy, I can provide information on how long the drug stays in your system. Some mothers have expressed a desire to pump and dump their milk to maintain a supply until they can feed again. Others plan to relactate at the end of treatment. I will do my best to support your decision.
But for today let’s concentrate on the PET scan and continuing to feed your nursling.
PET Scans and Breastfeeding Factsheet
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. co.uk
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 day
Procedures and Investigations during breastfeeding powerpoint presentation
