Breast feeding

Question 1

Which drugs are contraindicated in breastfeeding (as they are transmissible in the milk)?

Answer 1

B: Bromocryptin, Benzodiazepines.
R: Radioactive Isotopes, Rizatripan
E: Ergotamine, Ethosuximide
A: Amiodarone, Amphetamines
S: Stimulant Laxatives, Sex Hormones
T: Tetracyclins, Tretinoin

Question 2

Advantages of breast feeding

Answer 2

• Bonding
• Passive immunity for the baby due to antibodies in the milk from Mum straight to infant
• Weight loss for Mum
• Free and easily accessible

Question 3

Disadvantages of breast feeding

Answer 3

• Transmission of blood borne viruses and drugs
• Pain and complications e.g. mastitis and engorgement
• Tiring and hard to do - can affect self esteem and make mother feel defeated if baby doesn’t latch