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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 […]
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