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Please could someone tell me or has someone does this successfully...?
GP just prescribed a course of antibiotics for a suspected low-grade infection. Its called Trimethoprim (200mg, 1 x twice a day). I told him I'm exclusively BF my 3 month old DD and he said its fine. Then I read online that this type of antibiotics is not advised during BF. What should I believe? DD won't take a bottle, not even EBM.
On the other hand, I do need to treat my symptoms. I'm incredibly exhausted, breathless, low-energy, feel lightheaded/faint and generally unwell. Its getting harder for me to take care of DD alone at home everyday at this rate. My blood presssure has shot up a few times to as high as 115 for the lower number. Blood test was normal for thyroid, glucose, blood count but a bit high for liver enzymes.
Need advice urgently before I go get the pills, Thank you!
I just checked the online BNF (pharmaceutical 'bible') and it says that with trimethoprim there can be transference into milk but it isn't known to be harmful.
my ds was v unsettled after i took abs. doc said fine, i later found out not fine! my ds was only 3 days old and was unsettled for two weeks, later found out that my infection would have cleared up without them. Be sure before you start them
Pixie - I consulted the pharmacist (a major London Boots) and he said its safe upto 5 days or short-term use. My presription is for 7 days, I'll ask the GP about it.
Wilfsell - The GP was vague about the results, I'll ask about iron levels, good idea.
Cosima - GP hasn't really verified the infection but it has gone on for a while now
I never thought I'd be so militant about BF! never thought about it before we had a baby and now can't imagine not doing it for as long as I'm able and she wants to
Milk is an important source of nutrients that you and your family shouldn’t miss out on. If someone in your family has lactose intolerance and the rest of the family still want to enjoy the taste of real milk, try Lactofree - the UK’s first virtually lactose-free dairy drink.
I'm incredibly exhausted, breathless, low-energy, feel lightheaded/faint and generally unwell. Its getting harder for me to take care of DD alone at home everyday at this rate. My blood presssure has shot up a few times to as high as 115 for the lower number. Blood test was normal for thyroid, glucose, blood count but a bit high for liver enzymes. 
