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Post partum Psychosis and Breastfeeding
I was asked to write this information particularly for those mothers who are looking at subsequent pregnancies and want to make decisions just in case. pdf https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/post-partum-psychosis-fact-2025.pdf For a detailed story of living with PPP I recommend reading Eve’s story https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/my-experience-of-postpartum-psychosis/ Description It appears that many women feel frustrated that their wishes to breastfeed are […]
Retinoid beauty creams and breastfeeding
With the launch of a new beauty cream containing retinol advertised as reducing wrinkles, the questions about beauty products similar to it have increased. Or maybe we all just need something to cheer us up during Lockdown. There is no research on the use of topical retinols and the best information I have sourced is […]
Sumatriptan and Breastfeeding
Sumatriptan is the most widely used triptan in breastfeeding because we have more evidence on its compatibility. See also Migraine treatment and Breastfeeding – Breastfeeding and Medication and training powerpoint on migraine prevention and treatment Migraine and breastfeeding powerpoint – Migraine and breastfeeding powerpoint – Breastfeeding and Medication In 1996 Wojnar et al concluded that […]
Threadworm, mebendazole and breastfeeding
It has been suggested that up to 40% of children get threadworms at some stage. The whole family needs to be treated, even the breastfeeding mother. The joys of being a mum! Factsheet pdf available here: https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/threadworms-and-breastfeeding-.pdf Symptoms of threadworms Threadworms are very common in toddlers and primary school age children who can sadly infect […]
Coughs, Colds, Flu and Covid when Breastfeeding
pdf of this information https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cough-cold-and-covid.pdf First, and most importantly, continuing to breastfeed when you are ill passes on antibodies to the breastfeeding baby. If they get a virus first your body will automatically begin production to the infection. Such is the wonder of breastfeeding. In addition to antibodies, breastmilk contains the goodness they need if […]
Headlice and breastfeeding
It’s that time of year again- headlice are found in the heads of primary school children ( and older ones!) spreading to the wider family. Breastfeeding mothers can treat their children and themselves and continue to feed as normal. Head lice are a common problem . Scratching the head is normally the first sign but […]
Smoking cessation and breastfeeding
A while ago, in my previous working life I was a smoking cessation counsellor. I’m sure that there are many who tried to quit as a New Year’s Resolution or are considering a pregnancy and want to quit now or who now find themselves pregnant . I reworked a presentation I gave in Blackpool a […]
What do mothers want professionals to know about contraception and breastfeeding
Last year I asked on my facebook page for experience of using contraception whilst breastfeeding using a googledoc survey. I had just under 80 responses in 24 hours and here I have tried to analyse the results. Five mothers reported that their supply was affected by the use of contraception. Many more were unhappy with […]
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro™) and Breastfeeding
Tirzepatide is a long-acting GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptor and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist that increases insulin sensitivity and secretion, suppresses glucagon secretion, and slows gastric emptying. July 2025 please be aware of the risk of pancreatitis GLP-1 receptor agonists: MHRA to study possible side effects after acute pancreatitis cases | The BMJ “Data […]
Semaglutide and Breastfeeding
Following the recommendation by NICE (March 2023) I looked at the evidence on semaglutide and breastfeeding. There are no current published reports, only theory from pharmacokietics. I have found the ZOE podcast interesting (no financial involvement) https://link.chtbl.com/s9cwxMzY And Margaret MCartnetny view in the BMJ https://www.bmj.com/content/380/bmj.p624.full see also Weight Loss in Lactation | InfantRisk Center July […]