Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about all your breastfeeding questions
Most medications are safe for you to take while breastfeeding
Ibuprofen while breastfeeding A woman can take ibuprofen in moderate doses while breastfeeding
Maternal opioid use can cause infant sedation
Paracetamol and Ibuprofen form the basis for safe analgesics for breastfeeding mothers
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Other Safe Medications
There are many brands of Ibuprofen that you can find on the pharmacy, such as
Drink lots of water
Tylenol (acetaminophen): Also known as paracetamol, Tylenol is considered the first-line pain relief treatment for headaches while you're breastfeeding or pregnant
The amount of Ibuprofen available in the breast milk of nursing mothers is well below the relative infant dosage
morphine PCA and scheduled ibuprofen for the first 12 hours followed by continued
Some cold and flu medicines
Other Safe Medications
However, where possible, it is best to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration
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Ibuprofen is considered safe to use during breastfeeding, and it's a common choice for pain relief
Summary Recommendations: Ibuprofen is generally considered safe for use in the first and second trimester of pregnancy for the relief of mild to moderate pain, fever and inflammation
All medication labels should be checked to see whether they contain warnings against use during breastfeeding
There are no known contraindications for taking Ibuprofen while breastfeeding
This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider
It is safe to breastfeed while taking Nurofen
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