Dental Work and Breastfeeding
Both x-rays and novocaine (and other drugs used for local anesthesia, such as bupivacaine and lidocaine) are considered to be compatible with breastfeeding. Most medications used for oral and IV...
View ArticleCan I continue to breastfeed if…? Health/Medical Issue FAQs
Nursing mothers have many questions about the safety of various things during lactation. Following are some of the questions regarding health and medical issues we've answered over the past few years....
View ArticleBreastfeeding when mom has surgery
General anesthesia should not affect breastfeeding. You can safely nurse once you are awake and alert enough to hold your baby. By that time, the amount of medication in your bloodstream is low enough...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and West Nile Virus
Breastfeeding mothers have been concerned about West Nile Virus (WNV) since the flurry of publicity in Fall 2002 about the transmission of West Nile via breastmilk. The current recommendation from the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: Studies and References
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View ArticleBreastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: FAQ
Is it safe for a mom with thyroid disease to breastfeed? Yes. Even if mom's thyroid levels are not controlled by medication (or are in the process of being controlled) it is safe for mom to breastfeed...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: Diagnostic Testing & Treatments
Following are various diagnostic tests and treatments that moms with thyroid problems might encounter. The information summarized below is only a general overview. For detailed information, please...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Lyme Disease
Per the US Centers for Disease Control, Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, and is transmitted to humans via the bite of a tick infected with this bacteria. The Lyme disease...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Lasik eye surgery
Many breastfeeding mothers have been told that Lasik eye surgery cannot be done until their child has weaned; sometimes it is recommended that the mother wait 3-6 months or longer after breastfeeding...
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