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Using penicillin antibiotics during breastfeeding

16 February 2024All penicillin antibiotics can be used during breastfeeding with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using benzodiazepines during breastfeeding

15 February 2024Lorazepam and oxazepam are the preferred benzodiazepines during breast feeding, if clinically appropriate. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using nitrofurantoin during breastfeeding

6 February 2024Nitrofurantoin can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Using NSAIDS during breastfeeding

2 February 2024Ibuprofen or diclofenac are the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Using heparins during breastfeeding

19 January 2024Low molecular weight heparin and unfractionated heparin can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.

Treating herpes virus infections during breastfeeding

12 January 2024Aciclovir or valaciclovir can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Using metronidazole during breastfeeding

22 December 2023Metronidazole can be used during breastfeeding for most usual treatment courses. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using vitamin D during breastfeeding

8 December 2023Vitamin D can be used during breastfeeding; higher doses require infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.

Using paracetamol during breastfeeding

21 November 2023Paracetamol is one of the analgesics of choice for treating mild to moderate pain during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Using certain antidepressants during breastfeeding

15 November 2023Duloxetine, mirtazapine, trazodone or venlafaxine can be used with caution but other options are preferred. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.