Codeine and bf

[l_maclean]

New research just published this month about codeine no longer being considered safe if you are breast feeding.



Just something to be aware of, as I know I had it after birth of DD last year while I was bf.



http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/dibm/codeine_for_website_july_2013 (1) (4).pdf

 

[Jajis]

Bloody hell that's horrible, that poor woman

I was also given codeine after having Alex last year for episiotomy pain, but only took it a few times as a last resort when paracetamol and diclofenac weren't helping because it makes me sleepy. At the time I asked whether any of these things would be a problem with breastfeeding and was told that it was all fine... now obviously I have no idea whether it was related, but Alex was admitted to hospital for one night when he was a week old with laboured breathing. He was fine, the doctors decided it was just 'how he is'

Good to know in case we have another baby in the future.

 

[l_maclean]

Like anything, the research is always changing. I guess it's good that at least we know now.

Sounds like you metabolise the codeine quite quickly. Xxx

 

[l_maclean]

Like anything, the research is always changing. I guess it's good that at least we know now.

Sounds like you metabolise the codeine quite quickly. Xxx