Breastfeeding

Cough & Cold Medications while Breastfeeding

admin — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:47:23 +0000

Cough & Cold Medications while Breastfeeding

admin Tue, 09/28/2021 - 15:47

In this article you will find information about cold and flu medication and supplement safety during lactation.

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Breastfeeding, Surgery, and Anesthesia

Nichole — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:07:18 +0000

Breastfeeding, Surgery, and Anesthesia

Nichole Tue, 10/29/2024 - 11:07

Breast milk confers both direct and indirect infant benefits through at least 6 months of age and is recommended by the WHO and AAP to continue until 24 months. General anesthesia and most perioperative medications are compatible with breastfeeding. Physical separation from the infant may require a mother to pump, but discarding the expressed milk is rarely necessary. Mothers of normal term or older infants can resume pumping or direct breast feeding without interruption following anesthesia as soon as they are awake and alert. This is consistent with recent guidelines by the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.

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A Collaborative Approach: How to Talk to Your Provider About Medications and Breastfeeding

Nichole — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:44:36 +0000

A Collaborative Approach: How to Talk to Your Provider About Medications and Breastfeeding

Nichole Tue, 09/17/2024 - 12:44

Empower yourself with knowledge and confidence, and remember that you have the right to question and understand the healthcare decisions that affect you and your baby.

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Weight Loss in Lactation

Nichole — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Weight Loss in Lactation

Nichole Fri, 06/07/2024 - 08:00

Many women are eager to lose weight after childbirth. However, a common concern is how to do so safely without compromising milk supply. Self-compassion is very important in this process as societal pressure for women to quickly revert to their "normal" state is often unrealistic. It's normal for it to take 6 to 12 months for a woman's body to return to its pre-pregnancy weight. In this article, we will discuss how to safely lose weight during lactation.

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Domperidone and Low Milk Supply

Nichole — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:00:25 +0000

Domperidone and Low Milk Supply

Nichole Thu, 04/04/2024 - 11:00

In recent decades, domperidone has gained popularity in the breastfeeding community and has been used off-label to treat low milk supply. Domperidone’s major drawbacks are rare, but severe, including heart complications (cardiac arrhythmias due to QT-prolongation), weight gain, and anxiety or depression when it is discontinued. Average increases in daily milk volume are around 1.7 ounces (60 mL), which can be significant for premature infants, but less so for babies as they grow older. Currently domperidone is banned in the United States (US) and its consumption may complicate receiving healthcare in the US.

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Sunscreen Smarts for Breastfeeding Families

Nichole — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 02:34:42 +0000

Sunscreen Smarts for Breastfeeding Families

Nichole Wed, 03/27/2024 - 21:34

Rain, shine, winter, summer, or any time spent outdoors leaves skin vulnerable to damage from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Regularly wearing sunscreen is clinically proven to reduce the risk of squamous cell carcinoma by about 40% and melanoma by about 50% (Sander, 2020). Additionally, daily sunscreen use plays a big role in antiaging prevention, a hot topic for women of all ages! Breastfeeding moms often know sunscreen isn’t recommended for babies until they are 6 months old. This raises questions about sunscreen safety when breastfeeding. The short answer is: use sunscreen (preferably non-nanoparticle zinc oxide). The long answer? Keep reading.

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Nurturing with Nature: Herbal Research Woes

Nichole — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:07:23 +0000

Nurturing with Nature: Herbal Research Woes

Nichole Tue, 02/06/2024 - 12:07

The InfantRisk Center receives daily inquiries regarding herbal supplements and their safety. In this article, we will discuss why we have not historically given recommendations regarding herbals and the difficulty regarding this topic.

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Migraine Management in Breastfeeding (A quick reference)

Nichole — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:04:30 +0000

Migraine Management in Breastfeeding (A quick reference)

Nichole Thu, 01/18/2024 - 15:04

Migraines are very common in women of childbearing ages and can range from mild to debilitating. Many women feel that if they become pregnant or decide to breastfeed, that their options will be limited and they will have to live in severe pain for the safety of their baby. While some classes of medications can be problematic, there are many that can still be helpful and are safe during pregnancy and lactation. Below, you will find quick and concise information about your options.

Mercury Dental Fillings while Breastfeeding

Nichole — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:57:31 +0000

Mercury Dental Fillings while Breastfeeding

Nichole Tue, 12/19/2023 - 15:57

Breastfeeding with mercury fillings or after dental amalgam restoration is likely safe, and the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks. Extra-cautious mothers could choose not to breastfeed for the first three days post-amalgam restoration, but the difference in infant risk will be minuscule.

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Is Medical-Grade Honey Applied on the Nipple Safe for Use while Breastfeeding?

admin — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:49:37 +0000

Is Medical-Grade Honey Applied on the Nipple Safe for Use while Breastfeeding?

admin Tue, 09/05/2023 - 14:49

When medical-grade honey (like MediHoney) is used by breastfeeding moms on cracked nipples, it is probably not harmful to the breastfed infant. There are some actions you can take to make it safer.

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