Home » 2022 (Page 2)
Yearly Archives: 2022
Acne and breastfeeding
Acne affects 95% around 95% of people between the ages of 11 and 30 years to some extent. It usually disappears in the mid-20s but 3% of people still have symptoms beyond 35 years. It most commonly develops on the face but 50% of sufferers have lesions on their backs and 15% on their chest […]
Monkeypox and breastfeeding
I sincerely hope this information is never needed but as of 6 june 2022 this is the recommendation on pregnancy and breastfeeding when a mother is suspected/proven to have monkeypox. This data is taken from the paper as below RCOG 6 June 2022 New paper provides best practice for managing monkeypox in pregnancy (and breastfeeding) […]
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 […]
Apple Cider Vinegar and Breastfeeding
Apple cider vinegar seems the “in” thing for weight loss at the moment, sipped in water and sometimes sweetened with honey. As the pandemic loosens it’s hold it seems that more breastfeeding mothers than usual are looking for an answer to weight loss. There is no research data on whether it is safe in breastfeeding. […]
The substance exposed infant
This is an adapted version of a training powerpoint I gave some time ago. I plan to record it over the next few weeks and will upload it to my You Tube channel. But hope it helpsin the meantime. Happy to answer any questions wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk Breastfeeding and the substance exposed infant