Flu (influenza) and Anti virals
I think we are all much more aware of the incidence of flu and its complications after the COVID pandemic. The best form of protection (although still not 100%) is flu vaccination which can be undertaken whilst breastfeeding with no risk to the baby. The symptoms of flu usually last for a week. Symptoms develop […]
Colonoscopy and Endoscopy in breastfeeding women
I am so very frustrated for breastfeeding mothers who need colonoscopies and endoscopies being told that they need to interrupt breastfeeding. I was able to engage with the national body to update national guidelines which should be released soon. Interestingly it is the same old story – we dont see breastfeeding women needing these examinations. […]
Clinically extremely vulnerable, COVID 19 infection and breastfeeding
Because I am immunocompromised myself, I am all too well aware of the information on protection from COVID 19 including the recommendations launched in December 2021 by the government on sotrovimab (Xevudy) and molnupiravir (Lagevrio) . This may affect some breastfeeding mothers e.g. those with IBD or on biologicals for other reasons . There are […]
Bi polar disorder and breastfeeding
This is one section of the new book on chronic medical conditions and breastfeeding. It is available on Amazon as a kindle or paperback book . I have updated the information in view of the information shared by Specialist Pharmacy Service October 2023 https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/treating-bipolar-disorder-during-breastfeeding/ “I was only diagnosed with bipolar during my first pregnancy so […]
Biotin and Products to support hair growth/ thickness
It is normal during lactation to notice that your hair becomes thinner or may even appear to drop out in significant levels. In pregnancy we grow more hair and the apparent loss is usually just a return to normal. It may however, be a sign of thyroid deficiency so always worth checking with your doctor […]
Miscarriage and Breastfeeding
I’ve realised that the information I wrote long ago now, on loss of a pregnancy and breastfeeding is not very detailed so I have written a more detailed factsheet. My heart goes out to everyone who has to go through the loss of a baby through miscarriage. We don’t talk about it openly often enough […]
Ear drops and breastfeeding
Continuing to work down the list of frequently asked questions and adding information from Breastfeeding and Medication 2018 If you are a professional or a volunteer frequently encountering questions from mothers or other members of the family maybe you would like to treat yourself to a copy! The ear drops I am asked about most […]