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Bacterial Infection and Breastfeeding
Thomas Hale is the expert on breastfeeding and medications. You can look up the medicines in this forum and see what the advice is: ...
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- I would always call my sons pediatrician if I was given a prescription while breast-feeding. They will know if it's safe, and it only takes a minute to call the offic...
- E., I am a RN and IBCLC and I definately agree with the post about checking with Dr. Hale's reccomendation. The drug companies put the not for breastfeeding women wa...
- Call a LLL leader or look in the book Medications and Mother's Milk. Many (most) medicines are compatable with breastfeeding. If it's not, there certainly is somethi...
Breastfeeding and Anti-Depression Meds - Is It Safe?
I recently spoke with my OB and she said that it is very safe to take an anti- depressant medication while breast-feeding. In fact, she insinuated that lots ...
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- I have taken medication with nursing both of my children. It is so wonderful to be able to enjoy the times with my children.
- there are types that you can take while breast feeding and it's not in the milk...many medications according to my doctor at the time don't always go into the breast m...
- I was taking zoloft while breastfeeding and pregnant and it was fine.
Has Anyone Used Wellbutrin XL While Pregnant And/or Nursing?
Also, you can discuss the potential of other medications if you or your doctor are uncomfortable with this medication while breastfeeding. ...
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- Hi A., I am 19 weeks pregnant and taking Wellbutrin. I was taking it before I got pregnant and my doctor didn't want me to stop. Hormonal changes cause depression f...
- According to Dr. Hale, Wellbutrin XL is a pregnancy level B and lactational L3. The highest concentration was found to be present in breastmilk 2 hours after taking t...
- You and your doctor can check out the medication on Lactmed. Just do a google search and it'll pop up. The name it will be listed is Bupropion. Also, you can discuss t...
Anxiety Medication While Breastfeeding
Read all 6 responses: "I am still breastfeeding my 20 month old daughter and wanted to know if there is any medication that is safe to take for anxiety.
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- Good for you for breastfeeding and for trying to take control of your anxiety. I struggle with anxiety, too. It is hard to explain to people how our fears go beyond ...
- I have struggled with severe anxiety and breastfed my baby for 10 months while on 50 mg of zoloft. Those people who say you shouldnt take drugs etc have never had anx...
- I HAD to take a LOW dose of Paxil. the lowest on the market to fight off severe depression. my baby is fine (an amazon at 2 1/2) and there was NO problem weaning her e...
Stopped Breastfeeding After 5 Days - How to Control the Swelling
When I had my first daughter 4 years ago and stopped breastfeeding they told me to put ..... 12 weeks 3 days pregnant · pain medication while breastfeeding ...
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- If you are really sure you want to stop, you can take sudafed. It's one of the medicines that you can not take much of while nursing because it drys you up. This isn...
- I have gone through this 5 times! I would wear 2 very tight sports bras ALL THE TIME! I mean ones that you have to peel on. Basically, ones you wore before you were...
- call your Dr there is a medication they can give you to dry you up . I took it after both my sons. Believe me it was a great help I hurt so bad i cried.
Surgery May Interfere with Breastfeeding... Advice?
Dr. Thomas Hale's book, "Medications & Mother's Milk" offers extensive information about the compatibility of medications with breastfeeding. ...
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- A., I would definitly ask your DR. if there are any medications that could interfere with breastfeeding. If you do have to stop breastfeeding so your baby doesn't get ...
- I hope you have better luck than I did. I had to have surgery when my son was six months old and had nursed exclusively to that point. I pumped for the feedings arou...
- I would definitely ask your doctor, but I'm pretty sure you should be able to at least pump and dump while you are on any of the medications. You may have to formula ...
"Anti-depression & Anti-anxiety Medications"
Which medication were you on? Did it have any effects on the baby after birth? ... entire pregnancy and while breastfeeding but I am back on medication now. ...
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- Hi C., I took 20 mg of Prozac daily thru both pregnancies. There are no effects on our children that we know of. We had little challenges with delays in speech and ...
- Hi C., my name is L.. I wasn't on meds while pregers but I do know that two meds docs choose are zoloft and/or prozac. Zoloft is one docs gravitate to more. I'm on ...
- Hi C., I just had my first baby at 33. Congratulations on your pregnancy! I would love to have another. I was on Zoloft throughout my pregnancy and for three months a...
Chunky Spit Up
Read all 8 responses: "My 2 month old has reflux and is on medication for it ( dosage was just upped). ... week 14 pregnancy · breastfeeding medication ...
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- I know breastfeeding is best and I tried that route too but we had so many issues with my daughter and colic/reflux we think she's allergic to milk protein or somethin...
- Chunks are partially digested breastmilk, so he's spitting/throwing up after his stomach has began digesting the breastmilk. Are you switching breasts while nursing...
- My 10 month old has had reflux since birth and really, spit up a few days per week is not bad at all! My son, on the medication, was still projectile once or twice a d...
Tooth Infection for Breastfeeding Mom
Here is a website that lists safe medications for breastfeeding: http://www. kellymom.com/health/index.html. They specifically address dental work: ...
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- I had my son at GS in Barrington. they have a WONDERFUL lactation consultant there named Pam. When my son was 2 months old I got an awful infection in my eye of all pl...
- A.- I to had a tooth problem while breast feeding . The amoxicillan/penicillian is fine, however the Novocaine is not. Double check with the peditrician. Hope this...
- I had a root canal when I was breastfeeding and it was OK. I've heard it may change the taste of your milk and so the baby might refuse it for that reason. I pumped a ...
Advice Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Medication While Breastfeeding
Read all 14 responses: "I recently went to the doctor because of pain on my wrist. It has gotten to the point where its hard to hold my baby to nurse her.
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- I had it until 4 months after my child was born. I wore wrist braces on both hands. I also lost feeling in the tips of my fingers and that did not come back until ab...
- I also developed wrist pain when nursing. Try propping the baby up with pillows, or use a sling, so you are not holding your wrists in the same position for long perio...
- F., You made the right choice.I want to recommend a nutritional shake that will help you with your pain and it's safe for your baby. Let me know if you are interested...
