Nurofen

[MrsSpagBol]

At last midwife appointment I got a physio referral letter from midwife I had not seen before.

She was really really rushed and dismissive so we didn't get much time any time actually, to ask anything.

She said I could take Nurofen. I said, did you mean paracetamol? and she said snapped no I said Nurofen.

Is this true? Anyone been told similar? Would love to (am in pain) but all along i thought it wasn't allowed.

Am 23 weeks.

Any thoughts?

I didn't think ibuprofen was recommended at all in pregnancy?! here is the NHS guidelines. I think paracetamol would be better and if you need more, I'd see your GP about codiene which is safe(r).

Oh and that's shocking care! I would consider complaining!

Ive just looked on Nurofens webpage;

Can I take Nurofen if I?m pregnant or breastfeeding?

There is no evidence to show that taking Nurofen is safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. So we would advise you to avoid taking it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

No, maybe she meant cocodamol?

Def not neurofen

i had root canal treatment - and was advised that though not normally recommended, that could take small dose (200) of ibuprofen if paracetamol wasn't working (as ibuprofen much better for inflammatory conditions)

NHS guidance shows occasional use in 2nd trimester
www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2398.aspx?CategoryID=54

Thanks everyone.

off to read

I would also complain - that is awful. You can't take anti inflammatories (NSAIDS) in pg - they are unsafe and they can cause miscarriage (upped risk by 2.4% in one study) and birth defects - the risk is higher in early pregnancy I believe but still- back to school for your midwife!

Who would I complain to Tea?

maybe they think by 23 weeks the risk is less? But the baby is still 'cooking' at this stage - so I would take paracetamol and use a topical cream such as arnica cream - really excellent.

Highest risk is in third trimester... But really, I wouldn't unless there was no option, and definitely not without consulting your doctor and grilling them. Paracetamol is fine, if you are still struggling then co-codamol is a better option than ibuprofen. Personally I wouldn't chance it.

Mmmm yes that is a good point - maybe to her first and say you need this properly talked through - could you call her and leave a message tomorrow? Tell her that you don't think you can take that and would want to understand the risks. I live in germany so I don't understand the midwife system in UK properly. Otherwise I would just call my GP in UK and double check, then tell her at next app what she said was either incorrect or correct depending on what GP says. Over here I would tackle the source first, and if that was unsuccessful move on up the chain.

Iswym Tea