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Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol®) and Breastfeeding
Another of the frequently asked questions is the use of Pepto Bismol™ for indigestion or nausea Pepto Bismol™ is marketed to relieve symptoms of upset stomach and diarrhoea. It’s active ingredient is bismuth subsalicylate, so it is related to aspirin which we avoid during breastfeeding at painkilling doses. We are unsure if bismuth subsalicylate passes […]
Ankylosing spondylitis and Breastfeeding
From my book Breastfeeding and Chronic Medical Conditions available on Amazon “From a slightly alternative angle… I have ankylosing spondylitis, thankfully mild. I used to have quite bad pain and stiffness in the mornings and was fairly reliant on NSAIDs. Since breastfeeding (6 years continuously over 2 children now!) these symptoms are basically gone! I […]
Lowering / stopping milk supply and Breastfeeding
Sometimes mothers want to reduce their breastmilk supply. I’ve provided some information and links on herbs and medications – some things have evidence of effectiveness, many do not. pdf lowering or stopping breastmilk supply Sometimes mothers experience problems with excessive milk supply especially when weaning. Others may need or wish to stop their milk supply […]
Vaccinations and Breastfeeding
Taken from Breastfeeding and Chronic Medical Conditions available from Amazon. Most vaccinations can be undertaken during breastfeeding as they do not pass into breastmilk. For detailed information please check the Green Book which has sections for breastfeeding. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation-against-infectious-disease-the-green-book See also SPS Giving vaccines and breastfeeding https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/giving-vaccines-during-breastfeeding/
Dihydrocodeine and breastfeeding
I keep being asked about strong analgesics in breastfeeding. Lots of people seem unaware that codeine and dihydrocodeine sound similar but do not have the same risk in breastfeeding. Although many babies dont exhibit drowsiness when exposed to codeine during breastfeeding, dihydrocodeine is preferred. This explains why: The analgesic effect of dihydrocodeine appears to be […]
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 […]
Identifying the cause of breast and nipple pain during lactation
so proud and delighted to have worked with Lisa, Carmella and Jane over the past year to have this published in the BMJ today. To find out different practices across the world has been fascinating but I so hope this informs clinical practice Identifying the cause of breast and nipple pain during lactation
Skin allergy tests and breastfeeding
Mothers have been reporting that they have been advised to interrupt breastfeeding or even stop altogether in order to have skin and patch allergy testing. This doesn’t seem based on evidence but possibly without national guidelines. The allergens do not pass into the blood stream let alone breastmilk so there is no reason to interrupt […]
Who am I and how did I come to set up this website?
Recently whilst writing the planned book (hopefully coming soon) I decided to update the section on the website about “Who Am I?” It is about how I came to have this passion and to write my books and the inspiration and support of my husband, my girls and my grandchildren. I hope it explains a […]
Books to buy
Do you want to buy a copy of one of my books? They are all available on Amazon which is probably easiest. Or direct from the publishers Routledge, Pinter and Martin, Praeclarus Press or Kindle . I’m not going to available as much in the future to answer questions so maybe now is the time […]