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Quetiapine and breastfeeding
One of the questions that comes up frequently. Often mothers told that they cannot breastfeeding if they need quetiapine for their own menatl health Hope this information helps them make an infomed decision PDF of factsheet available here https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/quetiapine.pdf The information on this sheet is based upon my professional experience as a pharmacist with a […]
Fluoxetine and Breastfeeding
In the final of the sheets on antidepressant / anti anxiety SSRIs is fluoxetine. It is often looked on as the least compatible with breastfeeding because of its long half life and greater passage into milk. However, it is often used in pregnancy because there are a significant number of studies https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/leaflets-a-z/fluoxetine/ What is perhaps […]
Anxiety and breastfeeding – need to take a drug to relieve symptoms
I was very proud to have co written a fact sheet for BfN on anxiety and breastfeeding which affects so many new mothers, with my daughter. Beth is a CBT therapist and approached the treatment with non pharmacological methods available via IAPT and IESO (although with a waiting list sadly for most). I looked at […]
Pain relief when breastfeeding
It is not acceptable to leave any mother in pain because she is breastfeeding nor to suggest that she could have more effective pain relief if she stopped breastfeeding. I’m often asked about the safety of opioids during breastfeeding so this is a really interesting study Despite opioids being used first line in emergency settings […]
Rivaroxaban and other anticoagulants and breastfeeding
For many years the standard anti coagulants to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) have been heparin and low molecular weight heparionoids e.g Enoxaparin (Clexane®) or alternately but generally less frequently Tinzaparin (Innohep®), Dalteparin (Fragmin®, Fondaparinux (Arixtra®). Alternatively warfarin may be given as a tablet but generally takes too long to stabilise the clotting […]
Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements during breastfeeding
More breastfeeding mums seem to have taken up running again or for the first time. We have all needed to take exercise in this strange world the past few years. This is the information on glucosamine and chondroitin during breastfeeding – enjoy your running. Yes it is safe in breastfeeding : https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/mom-exercise/ Glucosamine Glucosamine is […]
Collagen and breastfeeding
Collagen seems to be another frequent supplement I get asked about . Collagen is found in connective tissue and can be used during exercise routines but also in the prevention and treatment of wrinkles as well as to strengthen hair I believe. There are no studies on passage into breastmilk and it would therefore be […]
Caffeine and Breastfeeding
Several questions have come up recently about caffeine intake and breastfeeding. With spending more time indoors we are probably all drinking more caffeinated beverages. Most of us drink caffeine in one form or another. Women who drink a significant amount of caffeinated drinks who notice that their babies are jittery and restless, may find reduction […]
Breastfeeding during baby immunisation
As a new mum I remember how hard I found it holding my babies whilst they had their immunisations and hearing them cry. I always breastfed them as soon as I could to comfort them. I recalled a paper which mentioned using sucrose to relieve the pain during painful procedures. I recall it being in […]
Betahistine and Breastfeeding
Betahistine (Serc ) is prescribed for dizzines and vestibular problems. There is little research available on it, because it isnt marketed in USA where most of the research studies are conducted. Anecdotally it is quite widely used without apparent problems. Observe the nursing baby for signs of drowsiness/ poor feeding in case This is the […]