Naproxen and Breastfeeding
Naproxen is frequently used as an anti inflammatory and to add pain relief for instance after surgery. However, there seems to be concern about prescribing it for the breastfeeding mother. I hope this information helps. pdf of information Naproxen and Breastfeeding factsheet If it was useful maybe you need to buy the book? Naproxen is […]
Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy And Beyond
Introduction Before I start talking about quitting smoking, I want to acknowledge that it isnt easy. Nicotine is very addictive, and everyone smokes for their own reasons. Everyone has a habit they would like to break: mine is enjoying too much chocolate. To stop doing anything which you enjoy takes guts and a lot of […]
Migraine and breastfeeding powerpoint
I delivered this presentation for Migraine Ireland and will upload it onto YouTube but sharing the powerpoint slides for training purposes. Happy to answer any questions wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/breastfeeding-and-migraine-ppt.pdf Available on YouTube https://youtu.be/Lg52tht4XwU
Zuranolone (Zurzuvae™) and Breastfeeding
Back in August 2023 I posted about a new drug Zuranolone licensed by the FDA in USA to treat perinatal depression. The course lasts just 2 weeks but the manufacturer was recommending that mothers shouldn’t breastfeed on it or for a week after. However, this afternoon (September 2023)I was listening to a webinar by Dr […]
Rimegepant (Vydura™) and Breastfeeding
Rimegepant (Vydura ™) is indicated for adults who have at least 4 migraine attacks per month but less than 15. It is taken as a wafer which dissolves under the tongue. It works by stopping the release of a protein around the brain that is responsible for the severe pain associated with migraine attacks. It […]
GP Presentation
Sharing a presentation which was given to GPs in the south west. Hopefully it is useful for professionals wanting to know more about prescribing for breastfeeding mothers
Timing of breastfeeds if taking medication
I keep getting emails/ Facebook messages that mothers have been advised to pump and dump their breastmilk for a period of time after taking medication in order to minimise / prevent exposure of the baby to the drug. This has often been undertaken when the drug is compatible with breastfeeding and resulted in the unnecessary […]