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Breastfeeding and Lasik eye surgery

KellyMom — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:12:22 +0000

Many breastfeeding mothers have been told that Lasik eye surgery cannot be done until their child has weaned; sometimes it is recommended that the mother wait 3-6 months or longer after breastfeeding has ended before considering this surgery. These recommendations are based upon the idea that breastfeeding will cause changes in the curve of the cornea which will persist as long as breastfeeding continues. The concern with having Lasik surgery during lactation is that the surgery may need to be redone later if the mother's vision changes after weaning.

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Breastfeeding and Lyme Disease

KellyMom — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 22:09:48 +0000

Per the US Centers for Disease Control, Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, and is transmitted to humans via the bite of a tick infected with this bacteria. The Lyme disease bacteria has not been cultured from human milk (though associated DNA have been detected - see below), and no babies have developed Lyme disease from their mothers' milk.

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Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: Diagnostic Testing & Treatments

KellyMom — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:48:39 +0000

Following are various diagnostic tests and treatments that moms with thyroid problems might encounter. The information summarized below is only a general overview. For detailed information, please review the references listed below with your health care provider.

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Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: FAQ

KellyMom — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:30:16 +0000

Is it safe for a mom with thyroid disease to breastfeed?

Yes. Even if mom's thyroid levels are not controlled by medication (or are in the process of being controlled) it is safe for mom to breastfeed her baby.

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Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: Links

KellyMom — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:36:38 +0000

Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems

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Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: Studies and References

KellyMom — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:39:53 +0000

Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems

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Breastfeeding and West Nile Virus

KellyMom — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:48:06 +0000

Breastfeeding mothers have been concerned about West Nile Virus (WNV) since the flurry of publicity in Fall 2002 about the transmission of West Nile via breastmilk.

The current recommendation from the US Centers for Disease Control is that a mother should not interrupt breastfeeding if she contracts West Nile Virus, since the risk to the baby from weaning to infant formula is greater than the risk posed by the potential WNV infection.

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Breastfeeding when mom has surgery

KellyMom — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:51:26 +0000

General anesthesia should not affect breastfeeding. You can safely nurse once you are awake and alert enough to hold your baby. By that time, the amount of medication in your bloodstream is low enough that the amounts in your milk would not be significant. The point at which you wake up after general anesthesia is the point where enough of the drug has left your system that it no longer has an effect. In addition, pediatric surgeries require anesthesia - and that is a more serious exposure than through mom's milk. Mom might want to nurse just before the procedure in case she's out for a while or too groggy to function normally for a bit. See the articles and references below for more detailed information.

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Can I continue to breastfeed if…? Health/Medical Issue FAQs

KellyMom — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:03:08 +0000

Nursing mothers have many questions about the safety of various things during lactation. Following are some of the questions regarding health and medical issues we've answered over the past few years.

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Dental Work and Breastfeeding

KellyMom — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:23:33 +0000

Both x-rays and novocaine (and other drugs used for local anesthesia, such as bupivacaine and lidocaine) are considered to be compatible with breastfeeding.

Most medications used for oral and IV sedation are considered compatible with breastfeeding.

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