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Should i breastfeed if i have ibs?
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No: You will need to check with your OB and GI docs to clear your medications. Some of the meds used to treat IBS can be a risk for nursing infant. Note that many people with "ibs/ibd" actually have celiac disease. If you have not been tested for celiac, please ask your doc.
Answered 8/11/2015
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Yes: There are very few true contraindications to breastfeeding. According to the aap, IBS is not a reason to not breastfeed. If you have concerns about the medications that you might need to take, you can find information on lactmed, a free resource on medications and breastfeeding from the national library of medicine.
Answered 1/15/2015
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