Cocaine and Breastfeeding
Using cocaine when breastfeeding is obviously not a good idea, apart from being illegal. But from messages I get almost every week it seems not uncommon. Everyone says that they are embarrassed and regretful and promise not to do again but need to know how to maintain milk supply and keep baby safe. In my […]
Botox and Fillers and Breastfeeding
There is no published research that I have been able to find and trust on the passage of fillers into milk so I cant say that they are safe or unsafe. I just do not know. If you choose to have cosmetic botox please ensure that it is a licensed product being used UKHSA issues […]
Osteoporosis and breastfeeding
Following on from the data on the menopause and breastfeeding, I know many women are advised to limit the duration of breastfeeding in order to protect their own bone density. This sadly often shows a mis understanding of breastfeeding and its importance to the ongoing health of mother and child. I hope this information taken […]