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Infliximab and breastfeeding
Following on from the page on Azathioprine I thought it would be useful to add data on infliximab which is also widely used by breastfeeding mothers. Like most of the biologicals the molecules are too large to pass into milk. This information is taken from Breastfeeding and Medication In 2002, the NICE (NICE 2002) recommended […]
Azathioprine and breastfeeding
I frequently get asked about the compatibility of azathioprine during breastfeeding . It is used for several auto-immune diseases including inflammatory bowel disease and sometimes rheumatoid arthritis. It is actually quite widely taken by breastfeeding mothers from the questions I receive. This information is taken from Breastfeeding and Medication “Azathioprine is an immunosuppressive anti-metabolite. It […]
Perinatal Mental Health in pregnancy and breastfeeding
I saved this presentation to share during UK Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week which is this week. It is a presentation which I have on my last study day on my birthday this year. I hope it covers many of the things I have tried to pass on over the years. I also post it […]
Carbimazole in women of childbearing age
As for the valproate fact sheet this information on carbimazole taken for over active thyroid is included so that women who may become pregnant are aware of potential risks . https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/carbimazole-increased-risk-of-congenital-malformations-strengthened-advice-on-contraception This factsheet gives further information carbimazole and pregnancy
Valproate and pregnancy
I know that this page is about breastfeeding and medication but I think that is important to share this too. I started writing it for another organisation a year ago but it hasnt gone anywhere so now it is here. Anyone who is on sodium valproate (Epilim) should be taking adequate contraceptive protection https://www.fsrh.org/news/mhra-contraception-drugs-birth-defects-fsrh-guidance/ . […]
Diabetes and Breastfeeding
Another information sheet for chronic conditions in breastfeeding mothers which now forms part of the book Chronic Medical Conditions and Breastfeeding available on Amazon as a kindle or paperback book https://tinyurl.com/mbbebe8x Diabetes and Breastfeeding factsheet If this is useful in your work maybe you should buy Breastfeeding and Medication or A guide to breastfeeding for […]
Pharmacists and breastfeeding training powerpoint
This is a presentation based on one I deliver to second year pharmacy undergraduate students at Portsmouth University. Hope that it forms the basis of knowledge of why pharmacists should promote and support breastfeeding. Any queries please email me wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk . I’m always open to lecturing opportunities Pharmacists and breastfeeding training powerpoint If you find […]
Oestrogen cream or pessary and Breastfeeding
Oestrogen creams and pessaries seem to be prescribed with increasing frequency to breastfeeding women to help with healing of sutures, prolapses or for ongoing vaginal dryness. There is little research evidence to guide a discussion of compatibility with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding does seem to have an effect on natural vaginal lubrication for some and basics products […]
Training for Pharmacists 2
Looking at online CPD modules this week sponsored by formula manufacturers has prompted me to make this information I wrote for a pharmacy magazine ( who haven’t responded), available freely on line. Please share with pharmacies and pharmacists as widely as possible. Would be useful for their CPD as well as increasing knowledge on breastfeeding […]
Breastfeeding after VQ scans
One of the questions that frustrates me is “Can I continue to breastfeed immediately after a VQ scan, they think I may have a clot on my lungs? I’ve been told I have to stop feeding for 12 hours”. Most of these mothers have very young babies – often under 2 weeks so to dump […]