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Using vaccines during breastfeeding
26 October 2023
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All vaccinations, including live vaccines, can be given during breastfeeding. The only exception is yellow fever vaccine which is not recommended.
Using metronidazole during breastfeeding
22 December 2023
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Metronidazole can be used during breastfeeding for most usual treatment courses. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Medically terminating a pregnancy during breastfeeding
28 September 2023
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Breastfeeding can be continued following short term treatment with mifepristone and misoprostol. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Treating heartburn and dyspepsia during breastfeeding
5 March 2024
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Antacids, alginates, H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations are for full term and healthy infants.
Treating insomnia during breastfeeding
8 March 2024
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Zopiclone and zolpidem are preferred for the short-term management of insomnia during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using chloramphenicol during breastfeeding
16 June 2022
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Topical chloramphenicol can be used with caution and monitoring. Systemic chloramphenicol is not recommended. Advice applies to full term and healthy infants.
Using NSAIDS during breastfeeding
2 February 2024
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Ibuprofen or diclofenac are the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using gabapentin or pregabalin during breastfeeding
1 March 2022
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Gabapentin or pregabalin can be taken during breastfeeding and with infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using domperidone for low milk supply
21 June 2024
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Domperidone can be used to treat low milk supply. However, this is only after thorough assessment and once non-medical interventions have been tried.
Using antidiabetic medicines during breastfeeding
2 February 2023
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Insulin or metformin are the preferred choices during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
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