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Nov 27th, 2009, 10:34 AM
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#1 | | Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member
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| 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 | | | | Status: Offline
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Nov 27th, 2009, 11:28 AM
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#2 | | Amazing Baby Girl BnB Addict
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| From what I've read, the answer is yes you can, but small traces do pass over in your milk I think. | | | | Status: Offline
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Nov 27th, 2009, 11:40 AM
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#3 | | Lindsey's Mom BnB Addict
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| 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...  | | | | Status: Offline
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Nov 27th, 2009, 13:08 PM
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#4 | | New Mum Active BnB Member
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| 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
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Nov 27th, 2009, 17:13 PM
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#5 | | ~~Otter's Milk Cow~~ BnB Elite
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| 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. | | | | Status: Online
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Nov 27th, 2009, 17:20 PM
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Nov 27th, 2009, 17:33 PM
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#7 | | Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member
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| Thanks everyone for your replies- much appreciated  xxx | | | | Status: Offline
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Nov 27th, 2009, 22:51 PM
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#8 | | Mum to Charlie Chat Happy BnB Member
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| 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
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Dec 1st, 2009, 23:04 PM
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#9 | | Alexander's Mummy :D Chat Happy BnB Member
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| 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! | | | | Status: Offline
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