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Lack of stools / constipation in a breastfed baby
Constipation in the neonate is a topic apparently rarely discussed in medical sources and may be seen as the domain of the health visitor or midwife. However, many “constipated” babies may be seen by their GP and be the cause of concern for their parents. This factsheet is designed to provide information for parents and […]
Pharmacokinetics and Passage of Drugs into Breastmilk
This is a set of slides I use in many of my current presentations. It also forms the backbone of most decision making. I hope it helps increase your education. If you wish please email me wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk Pharmacokinetics of the passage of drugs into breastmilk training powerpoint If you found this useful, maybe you need […]
Mastitis and Breastfeeding
This is one of the presentations I have given most frequently over the last 20 years since I co wrote the first leaflet for BfN. One of the most common complications of breastfeeding but so little understood. I hope this helps the onging learning of professionals, peer supporters and all those supporting breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and […]
Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Breastfeeding Training
I am uploading most of the presentations that I have given over the years as training material for others to use as continued professional development. If you have any queries pleas email wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk. Please consider buying my book if you find this useful Raynauds and Breastfeeding training
Prescribing for breastfeeding mothers
I have decided to stop travelling around as much to deliver presentations at conferences. Just feeling a little too jaded and yes I will admit old. But have decided instead to share the contents via this website in the hope that it can spread good practice further and more easily. Happy to answer any questions […]
Change the conversation about medicines and breastfeeding
I spend on average 4 full hours across every day providing info to mums told they HAVE to stop breastfeeding to take medicines. Do more people know about the drugs in breastmilk service or are professionals less willing to take risks so stopping breastfeeding seen as best option? How can we change the conversation ? […]