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Vomiting in pregnancy whilst still breastfeeding
PDF of this information is available at: https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/hyperemesis-and-breastfeeding-feb-2023-.pdf See also The Management of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Green‐top Guideline No. 69) – Nelson‐Piercy – 2024 – BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Wiley Online Library The Management of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Green-top Guideline […]
Ashwagandha and Breastfeeding
Ashwagandha is an herb reputed to have numerous health benefits, including stress relief, improved sleep quality, enhanced physical performance, and cognitive function support. See https://patient.info/features/diet-and-nutrition/ashwagandha There appears to have been no research on use during breastfeeding and as such is generally not recommended during lactation. I am no expert or fan of herbal medicines I […]
Topical Minoxidil and Breastfeeding
Minoxidil was originally designed as a blood pressure tablet, but it was found that a side effect was to promote hair growth. It is now marketed as a topical solution to promote hair growth under the brand name Regaine™ amongst others. It is applied twice daily to affected areas of the scalp. If topical minoxidil […]