Steroid injections and Breastfeeding
PDF https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/steroid-injection-and-breastfeeding.pdf Steroid injections, are anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat a range of conditions such as joint pain, arthritis, and sciatica. If you’re having an injection to relieve pain, it will usually also contain local anaesthetic. This provides immediate pain relief that lasts up to a few hours. They can be given in several different […]
Local anaesthetics and Breastfeeding
PDF https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/local-anaesthetic-and-breastfeeding.pdf Local anaesthetics are quite widely used in society from repairing the damaged perineum in childbirth to tooth fillings and extractions as well as biopsies of the breast. I find it fascinating that women are still advised to interrupt breastfeeding for a period after the injection. If you think about this from a common […]
Sore throat, tonsilitis and Breastfeeding
PDF https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sore-throat-and-tonsilitis-and-breastfeeding.pdf Most of us can identify with the pain of a sore throat when having symptoms of a cold, although sore throats can also manifest as tonsilitis which is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat — one tonsil on each side. Signs and symptoms of […]
Cystitis and Breastfeeding
PDF https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cystitis-and-breastfeeding.pdf Cystitis is defined as a urinary tract infection (UTI) that affects the bladder. It’s common, particularly in women. It often gets better by itself, but may sometimes be treated with antibiotics. Some people get cystitis frequently and may need regular or long-term treatment. Early symptoms of cystitis can be treated by drinking lots […]
Anti-diarrhoea medication and Breastfeeding
PDF https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/anti-diarrhoea-meds-and-breatsfeeding.pdf This information is largely taken from my book Breastfeeding and Medication (Routledge 2017) Diarrhoea is defined as passing looser, watery or more frequent poo (stools) than is normal for you. It affects most people from time to time and is usually nothing to worry about. It can be distressing and unpleasant. It normally […]
Orlistat for Weight Loss and Breastfeeding
orlistat and breastfeeding (2018) See also https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/fact-sheet/semaglutide-and-breastfeeding Orlistat Brand name: Xenical®, Alli® Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor and reduces the absorption of dietary fat. It is used in conjunction with a hypocalorific diet with a low-fat level. Orlistat may reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. There is no information on its use in lactation although […]
Weight Loss and Breastfeeding
I used to run a weight loss clinic in my earlier role as a prescribing pharmacist. Losing weight is hard let alone when you are breastfeeding and sleep deprived. See https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/fact-sheet/semaglutide-and-breastfeeding I’m sharing the brilliant information developed by Dr Hale and Dr Krutsch which I couldnt possibly improve on. It includes a weight loss calorie […]
Eye preparations and Breastfeeding
PDF https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/eye-preparations-and-breastfeeding.pdf This is largely based on information from my book Breastfeeding and Medication (Routledge). For any queries please email wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk To minimise the absorption of any drug into the blood stream naso-lachrymal occlusion (pressing over the tear duct to close it off) as the drops are instilled can be applied. Absorption of eye drops […]
Anal fissures and breastfeeding
Anal fissures are very painful. They may initially be treated as piles but simple treatment does not heal them PDF https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/anal-fissure-and-breastfeeding.pdf Anal fissures are small tears in the inside in the lining of the large intestine near the anus. Sometimes they do not heal and produce severe pain. This may be treated with glyceryl trinitrate […]
Haemorrhoids (piles ) and Breastfeeding
The pain and discomfort of piles after birth can make breastfeeding difficult. You do not need to avoid the over the counter products which do not pass significantly into breastmilk PDF https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/haemorroids-and-breastfeeding.pdf Haemorrhoids (piles) are common after birth, especially after an extended second stage of pushing. They can be incredibly painful or cause intense itching. […]