Ulipristal Acetate (EllaOne) as an emergency hormonal contraceptive and Breastfeeding
Ulipristal is used as an emergency contraceptive for up to 120 hours (5 days) after intercourse. It is a single tablet. The manufacturer (patient information leaflet and SPC) recommends that breastfeeding should be avoided for 1 week after administration as it is present in milk. This does not seem to be justified by pharmacokinetic data […]
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 […]
ADHD and Breastfeeding
I have shared the chapter on ADHD from my book Breastfeeding and Chronic Medical Conditions multiple times this week. Many mothers seem to be diagnosed in later life and are concerned about breastfeeding. Hope this is a useful link. More information ADHD and Breastfeeding Factsheet https://infantrisk.com/content/adhd-medications-and-breastfeeding I came off my medication to conceive and my […]
Breastfeeding after VQ scans
One of the questions that frustrates me is “Can I continue to breastfeed immediately after a VQ scan, they think I may have a clot on my lungs? I’ve been told I have to stop feeding for 12 hours”. Most of these mothers have very young babies – often under 2 weeks so to dump […]