How long should I wait to breastfeed?

Question

After taking a product containing aspirin(excederine migraine)? It has already been 6 hours and I pumped and dumped once already about an hour and half ago. Am I safe yet?

Just wanted to point out a couple things. I am not starving my son. I had expressed milk in the freezer that daddy has been feeding him, and the reason I only pumped once is because I was sleeping trying to get rid of a migraine. I normally take a prescription for them, but can't use it while nursing. I can barely function when I get them, and actually receive disability for them because they are so sever.

Answer 1

The following frequently used drugs are also generally safe during breastfeeding:

acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra), alcohol (in reasonable amounts), aspirin (in usual doses, for short periods), most antiepileptic medications, most antihypertensive medications, tetracycline, codeine, most nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications, prednisone, thyroxine, propylthiouracil (PTU), warfarin, tricyclic antidepressant medications, sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), other antidepressants, metronidazole (Flagyl), Nix, Kwellada.

Answer 2

Aspirin is excreted into breastmilk in very low concentrations. Peak levels occur in the milk at approximately three hours after administration. Though few harmful effects have been reported, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that nursing moms use with caution. There may be a potential for adverse effects on platelet function in the infant (could cause slight bleeding), though none have been reported. Also, there are concerns regarding Reye's Syndrome in children, in connection with the use of aspirin.

Though aspirin is not contraindicated for use in breastfeeding moms, it is not the best choice as a pain reliever while you are nursing. Speak with your health care provider about possible alternatives to aspirin, such as ibuprofen, which the AAP considers compatible with breastfeeding.

There are prescription medications, useful in the treatment of migraines, that should not pose a problem when used by a nursing mother. Since there are many factors that go into the choice of a medication, it is important for you to discuss your options with your health care provider.

Best of luck in choosing a medication that will help to keep you migraine-free and also be compatible with breastfeeding!

Answer 3

I don't think excederin had aspirin in it - to my knowledge it has naproxen/ibuprofen, but no aspirin. Regardless, six hours should be plenty of time - that's how long it takes to metabolize a little wine or beer completely - so you should be just fine. Give your pediatrician a call tomorrow to double check, but I don't think you needed to pump and dump at all. Better safe than sorry though, so you did a great job!

I am guessing here, but it sounds like you had a headache - make sure you are drinking plenty of uncaffienated liquids so you don't get dehydrated while breastfeeding (a major cause of headaches)!

Answer 4

If the medication is one that should be used with caution, it may help to take the medication right after feeding your baby. Most milk is freshly made during the feeding and the breast stores only a small quantity. While baby is feeding, the blood flow to the breasts and, therefore, the potential delivery of the drug to your milk is highest. It decreases after the feed.
Most drugs reach their maximum concentration in the breastmilk 1-2 hours after being taken. So, taking medication right after you feed allows much of the medicine to be cleared from your milk before the next feeding.
Best to take once-a-day medications just before your baby's longest feeding interval (usually right after putting your baby to sleep at night), unless the side effects of the medication could keep you and/or your baby awake. With once-a-day medication, when you take the medicine has less effect on the concentration of the drug in breastmilk than with medications taken 3-4 times a day.
While timing your dosage may help to minimize your baby's exposure to the drug in your milk, don't make yourself and your baby crazy trying to delay or schedule feedings. If you have a baby who nurses frequently throughout the day and night, you will probably both be calmer and better off if you take the medicine as directed and nurse your baby on cue.
Some drugs (e.g., radioactive substances used in x-ray diagnostic procedures) require temporary weaning. If your doctor advises that you wait to nurse your baby until a potentially harmful drug is out of your system, pump your milk every 3-4 hours during the time you are not nursing and discard the milk. Meanwhile, use the "safe" milk you previously stored in the "milk bank" in your freezer.
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Answer 5

you can still talk to a nursing hotline but i think you'll be fine don't starve your baby i doubt that a lot if any of that asprin got into your milk i would go ahead but if your that unsure call the hotline there should be one at the hospital you delivered at they are avail.24 hrs a day

Answer 6

Ring the hospital and check or a 24 hour breastfeeding hotline.

Answer 7

I think you should wait 2 to 3 more hours to be safe.
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Answer 8

Call a pharmacist or your doctor. I think 8 hours is good, but call just to be safe!

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Answer 10

I would call your doctor or even poisen control for the answer, as far as I know you are not suposed to take asprin at all while nursing, I have no idea how long it would stay in your system.