Pain relief when BF

[peacemakeruk]

Can anyone tell me if I can take anything other than paracetamol for AF pain while BF. This is only my 2nd AF since having my DD 8 months ago and I'm in alot of pain which paracetamol isn't helping with.

Thanks

Ibuprofen is ok when bf.

I took ibruprofen, in the lowest dose, while bfing. I tried to take it directly after bfing, to minimize the amount that went into the milk.

great, thanks guys. I can't remember why but I thought you couldn't take ibruprofen while BF.

I think it will say on the box not to, or to consult a dr, but it is recommended for mastitis!

that's when I used it - for mastitis, and also for after contractions. But my gp told me not to.

I've been told ibuprofen is not ok by my mw, but diclofenac is?

Ibuprofen's fine. Your midwife's wrong, BT.

See here

You can all see why I was confused can't you The link you sent hunkermunker seems pretty conclusive. Thanks everyone.