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Oct 30th, 2009, 19:48 PM
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#1 | | mum to gorgeous Sophie BnB Addict
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|  breast feeding abd taking Metronidazole??
I've been given two more sets of antibotics (listed above and Cefalexin).....but the doctor said it was fine but the phamacy said i shouldnt be breast feeding on them???
so annoyed i've had nothing but problems since i had my c section  | | | | Status: Offline
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Oct 30th, 2009, 20:36 PM
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#2 | | Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member
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| I got given both og these when I was in hospital after having my c-section and I was breastfeeding, then got prescibed metronidazole again after a few weeks cos of an infection and again, the doctor knew I was breastfeeding. | | | | Status: Offline
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Oct 30th, 2009, 20:57 PM
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#3 | | Mam to Alfie & 1 angel Active BnB Member
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| My son was given cefalexin for his water infection when he was just 3 months so i imagine that is fine with Bf but not sure about the other one i'm afraid. I have a BF medication book but its out on loan to someone 
I will text her and see if she can look it up for you xx | | | | Status: Offline
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Oct 30th, 2009, 21:00 PM
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#4 | | Mum (Mom) Inactive
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| Both are listed as safe to take while breastfeeding in this Breastfeeding Network Leaflet: http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org....March_2009.pdf
There is a bit more about Metronidazole, it says that it used to be thought it made the milk taste bad, but no one was ever able to find the research this was based on, and isn't now thought to be a problem.
Personally, I'd take them and continue to breastfeeding. I hope you are feeling better soon. | | | | Status: Offline
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Oct 30th, 2009, 21:14 PM
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#5 | | mum to gorgeous Sophie BnB Addict
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| Thanks so much ladies you've been a great help. So glad I have you guys as support x | | | | Status: Offline
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Oct 30th, 2009, 22:24 PM
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#6 | | Mam to Alfie & 1 angel Active BnB Member
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| I contacted my LLL leader and she checked for me, they are both absolutely fine to take whilst BF  thought i'd post just incase you wanted a little extra reassurance | | | | Status: Offline
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Oct 31st, 2009, 05:39 AM
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#7 | | Mommy to Luka Chat Happy BnB Member
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| Oh this is a good thread, I was perscribed this but haven't taken it as no one seemed sure if it was ok to take! | | | | Status: Offline
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Oct 31st, 2009, 18:03 PM
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#8 | | mum to gorgeous Sophie BnB Addict
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| Thanks so much you guys for all your replies. Dunno what I'd do without you guys x | | | | Status: Offline
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Oct 31st, 2009, 21:48 PM
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#9 | | Mum of 2 Active BnB Member
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| I was prescribed that and another at same time doc did say that one may make the milk taste a little funny but had major infection after c section and they didn't see problem with it. baby was fine on them too. Although we both had bad tummys cos of being on such large doses of antibiotics apparently that would have happened no matter which we took. | | | | Status: Offline
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Oct 31st, 2009, 21:55 PM
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#10 | | Mummy to Theakston BnB Addict
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| Yup I was on both when I got a nasty womb infection after the birth. They were pumping it into me by the bloody gallon in hospital and I had to take so many tablets everyday. It only made his poo green that I noticed. | | | | Status: Online
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