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Entenox, safety for midwives and environmental impact
Having had the pleasure of presenting this on Matflix it has made me think a lot about the impact of entenox for midwives, for mothers and the environment. You can access the matflix hour here These are the slides I used https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nitrous-oxide-Entenox-and-the-risks.pptx
Threadworms and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers may take mebendazole and continue to breastfeed as normal Threadworms, also known as pinworms, are tiny parasitic worms that infect the large intestine of humans. Threadworms are a common type of worm infection in the UK, particularly in children under the age of 10. European estimates have suggested that 20 to 30% of […]
Multivitamin and mineral supplements and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding-specific multi vitamin supplements are expensive and many mothers want to purchase standard multivitamin and mineral supplements. The standard products such as Sanatogen™ and Centrium™ are suitable for use. It is important not to take products which claim to be high dose and where the recommended daily amount is reported as in excess of 100% […]
Breastfeeding and Medication – can they go together?
A live video recorded for Matflix Maternity and Midwifery Forum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYMxZlQrJPc
Midazolam as a sedative for procedures in breastfeeding mothers
The reason I write these factsheets is in response to the questions which are posed to me on social media. I have included the use of midazolam in fact sheets on colonoscopy, endoscopy and dental sedation on information on the Breastfeeding Network but still mothers are told that they need to delay procedures, are only […]
Thyroid (over and under active) and breastfeeding
After some discussions with the Thyroid Trust I have put this information together PDF of this factsheet available here https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thyroid-and-breastfeeding-.pdf Underactive Thyroid and Breastfeeding (Hypothyroid) “Many medical professionals seem unaware of how important adjusting meds during and post pregnancy is and that it can influence breastfeeding as well” Description An underactive thyroid gland is where […]
Over Medicalising Breastfeeding
This weekend I had the great pleasure of talking to DoulaCare Ireland on the topic of over medicalising breastfeeding. Many of the stories were shared by the wonderful people who responded to my call out on the Facebook Breastfeeding and Medication page and I thank them all for their contributions. DoulaCare Ireland have been most […]
Eczema and Breastfeeding
Eczema is hard to deal with: the constant itching, soreness, appearance is tough. Breastfeeding can help to prevent eczema but is not a total preventative as my daughter keeps telling me! Wang J, Ramette A, Jurca M, Goutaki M, Beardsmore CS, Kuehni CE. Association between breastfeeding and eczema during childhood and adolescence: A cohort study. […]
Mammograms and Breastfeeding
Mammograms dont come into the routine screening for most mothers who are breastfeeding but may sometimes be recommended for those with a family history or where there is a breast lump which needs to be investigated. Usually ultrasounds are preferred as they are easier to interpret but I this question came up on the Facebook […]
Sertraline and breastfeeding
Especially over the past year of the pandemic many mothers are asking about the compatibility of sertraline during breastfeeding. It has been a hard time for everyone with the incidence of anxiety and depression continuing to rise. As access to IAPT and IESO is more difficult the prescription of medication is inevitable. Sertraline is the […]