Ibuprofen and breastfeeding

kasey c · Nov 27th, 2009, 04:34 AM

Hi ladies,
Just wondering if anyone knows whether you can take ibuprofen whilst breastfeeding? Can't remember if you can take it or not! Many thanks xxx

Seraphim · Nov 27th, 2009, 05:28 AM

From what I've read, the answer is yes you can, but small traces do pass over in your milk I think.

SwissMiss · Nov 27th, 2009, 05:40 AM

Acetominophen is better, but yes, you can. I just had 4 teeth pulled and was chompin' on them like candy for 2 days

Its safe, though a bit does get into your milk. They don't recommend taking it for more than 3 days straight at 4 tablets of 500g a day...

lfernie · Nov 27th, 2009, 07:08 AM

HI,

While I was in hospital after having LO, the midwife was offering me Ibuprofen 3 times a day (fior stitches etc) and they knew I was BF so I don't imagine there's anything wrong with takin it if midwives are offering it

x

TigerLady · Nov 27th, 2009, 11:13 AM

I had a c section and was on massive doses of ibuprofen for the first several days (in addition to perkoset). It was fine. Now I try to avoid it if I can, but don't feel bad if I HAVE to sneak a dose here and there.

Cazzyg · Nov 27th, 2009, 11:20 AM

Yes it's fine

http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/pain-meds.html

kasey c · Nov 27th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Thanks everyone for your replies- much appreciated

xxx

CharlieP · Nov 27th, 2009, 16:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lfernie

HI,

While I was in hospital after having LO, the midwife was offering me Ibuprofen 3 times a day (fior stitches etc) and they knew I was BF so I don't imagine there's anything wrong with takin it if midwives are offering it

x

Same as ^^

Saxogirl · Dec 1st, 2009, 17:04 PM

I had a section and was on 3 doses a day for at least 8 weeks and was all prescribed etc by m/w's doctors etc who knew I was exclusively bf-ing, so am sure it's fine!

Nov 27th, 2009, 04:34 AM	#1
kasey c Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 552	Ibuprofen and breastfeeding Hi ladies, Just wondering if anyone knows whether you can take ibuprofen whilst breastfeeding? Can't remember if you can take it or not! Many thanks xxx

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Seraphim Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dartmoor, Devon Posts: 7,039	From what I've read, the answer is yes you can, but small traces do pass over in your milk I think.

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SwissMiss Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bern, Switzerland Posts: 3,947	Acetominophen is better, but yes, you can. I just had 4 teeth pulled and was chompin' on them like candy for 2 days Its safe, though a bit does get into your milk. They don't recommend taking it for more than 3 days straight at 4 tablets of 500g a day...

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lfernie Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,334	HI, While I was in hospital after having LO, the midwife was offering me Ibuprofen 3 times a day (fior stitches etc) and they knew I was BF so I don't imagine there's anything wrong with takin it if midwives are offering it x

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TigerLady Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In a Cave Posts: 22,740	I had a c section and was on massive doses of ibuprofen for the first several days (in addition to perkoset). It was fine. Now I try to avoid it if I can, but don't feel bad if I HAVE to sneak a dose here and there.

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Cazzyg Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Falkirk, UK Posts: 349	Yes it's fine http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/pain-meds.html

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kasey c Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 552	Thanks everyone for your replies- much appreciated xxx

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Saxogirl Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 1,025	I had a section and was on 3 doses a day for at least 8 weeks and was all prescribed etc by m/w's doctors etc who knew I was exclusively bf-ing, so am sure it's fine!

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