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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 […]
Norethisterone (norethindrone) and breastfeeding
Many mothers take norethisterone to delay periods before holidays or even their wedding. Others use it to stop heavy bleeding and wish to continue to breastfeed. Norethisterone and breastfeeding factsheet Norethisterone 5mg tablets (Primolut N®, Utovlan®) is often prescribed to delay periods. This might be requested by the breastfeeding mother for example before a holiday […]
Anti platelet drugs and breastfeeding
Although it is rare for a young woman to experience a heart attack, transient ischaemic attack or stroke, it does happen. They are usually prescribed anti-platelet drugs and until recently we found difficulty in providing information. However, this is the most up to date information which I have sourced and hope it helps anyone in […]
Domperidone as a galactogogue
Many women report lowered milk supply ( perceived or actual) and it is a cause of many contacts to breastfeeding experts and sadly a reason many mothers turn to formula when they hadnt intended. Domperidone has for a long time been recommended to help increase supply by utilsising its ability to increase prolactin. It shouldnt […]
Arnica (homeopathic)
Homeopathic arnica has been recommended for many years to relieve bruising and promote healing after birth. There is little research but historical use suggests that ” homeopathic products and topical application are usually safe during breastfeeding” LactMed https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501828/ Homeopathic remedies (https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/herbs/natural-treatments/) “Although there is little – if any – professional literature in this field on the […]
Psoriasis and Breastfeeding
pdf of this information available https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/psoriasis-and-breastfeeding.pdf Every time I see a doctor whether it be for me or the kids, they point it out. They will not give me anything for it until I stop feeding. Even had a 10-minute discussion about T-gel which I have now used so much it does nothing for me. […]
Travel Sickness and Breastfeeding
Copy of this information is available as a pdf https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/travel-sicknes-and-breastfeeding.pdf As the summer season and travels begin, my mind has turned to travel sickness and breastfeeding. I suffer badly personally! I hope this helps you enjoy your travels rather than dread them Causes of travel sickness Travel sickness or motion sickness happens when the body, […]
Entenox, safety for midwives and environmental impact
Having had the pleasure of presenting this on Matflix it has made me think a lot about the impact of entenox for midwives, for mothers and the environment. You can access the matflix hour here These are the slides I used https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nitrous-oxide-Entenox-and-the-risks.pptx
Threadworms and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers may take mebendazole and continue to breastfeed as normal Threadworms, also known as pinworms, are tiny parasitic worms that infect the large intestine of humans. Threadworms are a common type of worm infection in the UK, particularly in children under the age of 10. European estimates have suggested that 20 to 30% of […]
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% […]