ibruprofen when breast feeding?

[daisymo]

Does anyone know if it's still ok to breast feed and take ibruprofen, I think I've heard only paracetamol ok but can't remember ... we're down to just 2 feeds during the night, took some at lunch time so will it have worn off anyway?? Have bottles ready to go so not a problem, just wondered. Ta. x

[ilovewashingnappies]

I took it for 3 weeks after d-section and was ok.....

Call midwives?

[ilovewashingnappies]

c-section i meant

[Pixiefish]

its what they use if you have mastitis so safe

[emma1977]

It's safe to take

[daisymo]

oh good, thankyou! I'm sure I was told not, but may have just been a friend or something rather than someone in the know!

[Caz10]

this is helpful...and yes i think it says ibuprofen ok! breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugline-information-and-factsheets.html

[EasterBunnylicious]

I lived on ibruprofen and paracetamol for about 2 weeks after labour! It's fine to take.

[daisymo]

the lactulose antibiotics and high strength prescription painkillers they gave me when I left hospital all meant I didn't need to take anything other then the odd pain killer - didn't even realise I'd had a 3rd degree tear!!!

[weeonion]

bf counsellor told me to take ibruprofen when i had mastistis so reckon it is ok!

[spina]

it's fine. Especially if baby is old enough to have it themselves!!ie Nurofen for children is from 3mths so the small amount that passes through your milk isn't going to do any damage.

[daisymo]

good point!