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Topical preparations and breastfeeding
There are so many reasons that we need to apply creams, lotions, ointments and pastes to our bodies when breastfeeding. There is poor absorption of most products applied topically and most can be used without interrupting breastfeeding. These include:
Hayfever and breastfeeeding live video and powerpoint training
This is the beginning of the hayfever season with the sun coming out so today I recorded the video about the compatibility of drugs to treat symptoms and breastfeeding I’ve also uploaded the powerpoint which I used to present this that you can share https://youtu.be/2bsCUFaeMMs Hayfever and breastfeeding powerpoint Preferred treatment Drugs which may cause […]
Technetium 99 studies and Breastfeeding
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of working with Rachel Bidder and others at Swansea Bay University Health Board on compiling information on Having a Tc‑99m Diagnostic Study whilst breastfeeding. Subsequently the information was shared in a presentation to the BNMS conference. In addition, the local team amended their information on MRI and CT […]
Ectopic Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Sadly our family has experienced the tragedy of an ectopic pregnancy and the loss of a very brief dream. This has made me much more aware of the incidence and risk of this condition over. So some more facts – as my friend commented today I hate to waste any opportunity to educate! I have […]
Accidentally taking one dose of aspirin when breastfeeding
It is surprising how often mums manage to take products containing aspirin by mistake – they are given by well meaning partners, friends at the office or just taken quickly for pain. Then the realisation that aspirin is contra indicated in breastfeeding. What to do? How long to express? The answer is actually simple with […]
Type 1 diabetes and breastfeeding
Information taken from Breastfeeding and Chronic Medical Conditions available from Amazon “in the early stages when getting used to feeding I found I had to keep snacks handy to avoid having hypos but apart from that everything went well. I had to be determined due to the added energy being used and the normal fatigue […]
Type 2 Diabetes and Breastfeeding
Information taken from Breastfeeding and Chronic Medical Conditions available from Amazon Type 2 diabetes develops over weeks and months rather than suddenly as type 1 diabetes does. It is estimated that 415 million people across the world are living with diabetes, approximately 1 in 11 of the world’s adult population. Type 2 diabetes is now […]
Gestational diabetes and breastfeeding
Information taken from Breastfeeding and Chronic Medical Conditions available on Amazon. Gestational Diabetes is described as impaired glucose tolerance in pregnancy. It is also increasing in prevalence due to obesity rates and now affects some 7% of pregnancies. Most women will need oral metformin to reduce blood glucose or insulin if changes in diet and […]
Accidental/occasional dose of codeine when breastfeeding
Interestingly I am getting more reports of mums who have taken codeine accidentally – having opened the wrong packet, or been given it by supportive partners or relatives and friends. They are terrified that they have to stop breastfeeding and ask for how long they need to pump and dump their milk (such a terrible […]
Oral Terbinafine and breastfeeding
Some mothers develop fungal nail infections in pregnancy and delay treatment. When breastfeeding, topical treatments are preferable. I am asked at least once a week about oral terbinafine – hard to answer with little research. Hope this information helps with shared decision making. Oral terbinafine and breastfeeding factsheet Oral Terbinafine is sometimes used to treat […]