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Pivmecillinam and breastfeeding
Not a common antibiotic but often the cause of mothers being told to stop breastfeeding without good cause Pivmecillam and Breastfeeding
Introduction to the pharmacokinetics of drugs in breastmilk for midwives
I am all too aware of the gaps which many professionals find in their knowledge after training. That is why we all need to undertake CPD. I have written this brief introduction for midwives who see mothers during their pregnancy and after delivery. Midwives are often more accessible than medics, they may be seen as […]
What do women want healthcare professional to know about the needs of the perinatal mum with mental health challenges?
I have tried to get this paper published but have failed because I am not associated with a university, have any means of applying for ethics approval or can pay – so sharing it freely in the hope that the voice of the mothers are widely hear what do mothers want professionals to know about […]
Baby Grow Book Club facebook live
I was delighted to record this on facebook live this evening after Baby Grow Book Club chose Why Mothers Medication Matters to discuss this month. Thank you Catherine for the opportinuty https://fb.watch/7URZdnIwxh/
Identifying the cause of breast and nipple pain during lactation
so proud and delighted to have worked with Lisa, Carmella and Jane over the past year to have this published in the BMJ today. To find out different practices across the world has been fascinating but I so hope this informs clinical practice Identifying the cause of breast and nipple pain during lactation
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Breastfeeding
not a comon conditioon and easy to feel you are alone . Hope this helps. It’s a chapter from my book Breastfeeding and Chronic Medical Conditions available on Amazon as Kindle and paperback https://tinyurl.com/mbbebe8x There is an online support group run by RachelFitzD called Stretched to the Limits. Rachel was a midwife but also has […]
What would mothers like their healthcare team to know about IBD and breastfeeding?
The next and most personal blog about what what mothers want their professionals to know. Thank you to the members of the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/BreastfeedingIBD for their views. What would mothers like their healthcare team to know about IBD and breastfeeding? See also: https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/fact-sheet/inflammatory-bowel-disease-and-breastfeeding
How to advise women on the safe use of medicines while breastfeeding
This article was published in the Pharmaceutical Journal June 2021 https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/how-to-advise-women-on-the-safe-use-of-medicines-while-breastfeeding but I feel is too important not to be readily available for professionals. It should be part of the what mothers want professionals to know about breastfeeding series. So I have adapted it slightly to be in a pdf format so it can be […]
Skin allergy tests and breastfeeding
Mothers have been reporting that they have been advised to interrupt breastfeeding or even stop altogether in order to have skin and patch allergy testing. This doesn’t seem based on evidence but possibly without national guidelines. The allergens do not pass into the blood stream let alone breastmilk so there is no reason to interrupt […]
What do mothers want healthcare professionals to know about nipple/ breast pain during lactation?
I asked for feedback on this question 12 months ago about pain during breastfeeding and finally time to write it up. Reading it again makes me sad. The pain of breastfeeding for some people cannot be ignored. I hope that this facilitates a discussion amongst professionals who see breastfeeding women. It’s important for mothers, for […]