Multivitamin and mineral supplements and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding-specific multi vitamin supplements are expensive and many mothers want to purchase standard multivitamin and mineral supplements. The standard products such as Sanatogen™ and Centrium™ are suitable for use. It is important not to take products which claim to be high dose and where the recommended daily amount is reported as in excess of 100% […]
Breastfeeding and Medication – can they go together?
A live video recorded for Matflix Maternity and Midwifery Forum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYMxZlQrJPc
Midazolam as a sedative for procedures in breastfeeding mothers
The reason I write these factsheets is in response to the questions which are posed to me on social media. I have included the use of midazolam in fact sheets on colonoscopy, endoscopy and dental sedation on information on the Breastfeeding Network but still mothers are told that they need to delay procedures, are only […]
Thyroid (over and under active) and breastfeeding
After some discussions with the Thyroid Trust I have put this information together PDF of this factsheet available here https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thyroid-and-breastfeeding-.pdf Underactive Thyroid and Breastfeeding (Hypothyroid) “Many medical professionals seem unaware of how important adjusting meds during and post pregnancy is and that it can influence breastfeeding as well” Description An underactive thyroid gland is where […]