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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 […]
Breastfeeding and Climate Change
I recently had the pleasure of speaking at a conference about breastfeeding and climate change. I have uplaoded the powepoint presentation here and am in the midst of writing a paper on the topic. As COP 27 ends I’m sad that the impact of the formula feeding industry and the waste has not been discussed […]
Head lice and breastfeeding
It’s that time of year again- headlice are found in the heads of primary school children ( and older ones!) spreading to the wider family. Breastfeeding mothers can treat their children and themselves and continue to feed as normal. A pdf of this information is available if you want it. https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/headlice-and-breastfeeding-.pdf Head lice ( the […]
Topirimate in pregnancy and breastfeeding
In July 2022 MHRA issued new guidance on the use of topirimate in women of childbearing age both in the treatment of epilepsy and prevention of migraine https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/topiramate-topamax-start-of-safety-review-triggered-by-a-study-reporting-an-increased-risk-of-neurodevelopmental-disabilities-in-children-with-prenatal-exposure#:~:text=Topiramate%20and%20current%20pregnancy%20prevention%20requirements,-Before%20the%20initiation&text=For%20migraine%20prophylaxis%2C%20topiramate%20is,a%20patient%20who%20is%20pregnant. The new safety review was triggered by a large observational study ( Bjørk M et al 2022) reporting that prenatal exposure to topiramate is associated with an […]
Buscopan (Hyoscine) and Breastfeeding
Buscopan is compatible with breastfeeding Hyoscine which is most frequent referred to by mothers under the trade name of Buscopan ™. It is used to resolve smooth muscle spasm often in irritable bowel syndrome. It can also help bladder 0cramps and period pain. The BNF states that the amount in breastmilk is too small to […]
Rescue Remedy and Breastfeeding
Many people like to take Rescue Remedy when they are anxious or more frequently, I have found, when taking a driving test or exam. There are no research studies that I am aware of. However, the Rescue Remedy site is quite reassuring. “The Rescue Remedy® formula contains a carefully selected blend of five flower remedies and […]
Omeprazole and Breastfeeding
Omeprazole is compatible with breastfeeding Omeprazole (Losec™) is a proton pump inhibitor used to block acid secretion for a variety of reasons including: Reflux Oesaphagitis To protect the stomach against drugs like ibuprofen or prednisolone The capsules contain gastro-resistant granules, the tablets are also gastro-resistant so that very little of the drug can pass into […]
Narcolepsy and Breastfeeding
This is a topic on which I confess I had no knowledge. I havent had many queries over the years but most were focussed on asking about modenafil. So a question this week prompted me to do some more research and add it into a factsheet. Hope it helps wendy@breastfeeding-and-breastfeeding.co.uk Factsheet narcolepsy and breastfeeding https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/narcolepsy.pdf