2007-10-09 01:55:37 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I remember looking into this for another asker...
It is so new, that not enough research has been done on it yet. Dr. Thomas Hale has nothing on it, and he's the world's leader in research on medication and mother's milk... I wouldn't trust anything that is lacking his thumbs up!!
2007-10-09 02:03:11 · answer #1 · answered by Tanya 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Firstly in regards to the other answerer it is a gross oversimplification to say that whatever you take ends up in your milk. Some drugs are too large to pass into the milk, and some drugs accumulate in breastmilk. So some drugs do NOT appear in breastmilk (or in very small concentrations compared to maternal blood concentrations) and are therefore usually safe. And drugs that appear in high concentrations are generally unsafe. But it is simply not true that a breastfeeding mom can not or should not take any medications and it makes breastfeeding prohibitive for many women who require medication, and needlessly complicated for women who might want to take the odd dose of painkillers or whatever.
However orlistat (Alli) has not yet been studied in lactation and while it appears to not be capable of appearing in breastmilk. However because orlistat can cause extremely low levels of fat-soluable vitamins (particularly vitamin A and E) it is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation. HOWEVER if you are breastfeeding a child older than 1 year of age it is likely that the potential vitamin deficiencies could be easily managed through diet and therefore the benefits of this medication could outweigh the risks of not taking the medication OR the risks to the baby of discontinuing breastfeeding.
To get assistance in weighing the risks and the benefits I would speak to Motherisk, they are far more knowledgeable that most doctors and pharmacists:
(416) 813-6780 - Motherisk Info Line -Ask about the risk or safety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, chemicals, x-rays, chronic disease and infections during pregnancy and while nursing 9-5 EST
2007-10-09 02:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Not a good idea. Even if it were safe, you really don't want to "diet" while breastfeeding. Breastfeeding burns around 500 calories a day, so you should gradually lose weight without dieting. Cutting calories too much will adversely affect your supply, which you do NOT want to do.
2007-10-09 02:10:58 · answer #3 · answered by Erika S 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
put most used items on top or bottom shelves so you have to reach for them
2017-04-01 00:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by Pedro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't take any medications while breastfeeding unless medicated by a doctor! but you can ask your ob-gyn or your baby pediatrician. Remember anything that you consume you're passing it to the baby in the breast milk.
2007-10-09 02:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by zul 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I personally wouldn't use any weightloss suppliment while breastfeeding. What you take into your system will go into your babys system through the milk.
2007-10-09 02:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by BoomerFamily 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
use a dash of cinnamon to give fruits such as bananas and melons a richer dessert feel without the sugar
2016-08-12 10:26:44 · answer #7 · answered by Evelyne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the rub on ground turkey is that its dry add some olive oil and finely blended onions to a turkey burger or turkey meatball to enhance its juiciness
2016-02-15 21:02:33 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoid late night eating Because your metabolism slows down when you sleep
2016-03-18 22:46:04 · answer #9 · answered by Krystle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better yet get moving with the gamecubes dance dance revolution mario mix for 24 minutes
2016-05-19 11:25:37 · answer #10 · answered by Daniel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋