Question 1

can i take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Excreted in the milk: This amphetamine mixture is excreted in the breast milk in significant amounts & is considered a toxic exposure for a baby that is worse in the newborn period but less so as the baby gets older.

Question 2

i'm breast feeding & want to know if i take my adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) in the a.m. how many hrs do i have to wait b4 nursing again? not xr its the salts (tablets)

Accepted Answer

Not a timing issue: Milk is being made continuously and exposure to Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) will show up in the milk, most within the first 8 hours after consumption.At theraputic (prescribed) amounts it is considered relatively safe.Caution is advised for infants sensitive to the drug showing hyper irritability, insomnia & reduced weight gain. Any overuse should be met with a 24hrs of pump/dump  period before resuming med.

Question 3

what should i eat while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

A balanced diet: Be sure to consume enough fluids that you end up peeing at least 4x daily. Eat a balanced diet and avoid things that you find irritate baby.Things that make you gassy will likely do the same for baby.Avoid experimenting with spicy or hot foods and please don't try to restrict your calories. If you eat your pre-pregnancy needs some weight will come off naturally with breast feeding.

Question 4

what foods are contraindicated in breast-feeding?

Accepted Answer

: The foods you eat will affect your breast milk, and baby may express his or her preferences via bowel health, tummy happiness and overall well-being. If you think your baby seems a little more fussy than usual, you may take a look at what you ate previously.
Usually food what can give some skin allergy or tummy reaction are chocolate, dairy products, citrus, gluten, garlic, strawberries.

Question 5

are beans bad while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Staple food group: Beans are a good source of nutrition and part of a balanced diet. If they make you gassy they can make baby gassy but i don't think that is a valid reason to avoid them.

Question 6

what are the benefits of breast-feeding  my baby?

Accepted Answer

Several: Breast milk is an excellent source of nutrition for your child, is almost completely absorbed, contains numerous antibodies to help fight infections, and is the best way to bond to your child.

Question 7

what foods should i stay away from while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Everyone differs: Every baby is different so trial and error is needed.  In general, foods that tend to upset your baby are dairy products, chocolate, caffeine, tomato products including salsa, spicy foods, cruciferous veggies, onions, and cabbage.

Question 8

what would happen if i took nopalina while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: There is some thought that large amounts of flaxseed products may decrease your breast milk production, but in normal dietary amounts, it should be fine.

Question 9

breast feeding after intercourse?

Accepted Answer

Sure!: Sex is just another form of exercise - and a relaxing one at that. It won't affect the quality of your breast milk.

Question 10

breast feeding and antihistamine safe?

Accepted Answer

Some are: Cetirizine (zyrtec) and Loratadine (claritin, alavert) are both pregnancy class b sae and are safe during breast feeding as well.

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