Breastfeeding Problems

Some problems with breastfeeding are mild and easily managed, while others may be related to existing health conditions or drugs.

Follow the links below for more information on common breastfeeding problems and how they can be resolved.

Reviewed January 2008

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Title:	Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	There are effective medicines to stop people with epilepsy having fits. Some of these drugs, however, can cause harm to an unborn baby if a woman takes them during pregnancy.
Date:	Jun 2008

Title:	Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy and lactation
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Uncontrolled epilepsy in a pregnant woman is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition for both mother and child. Most pregnant women with epilepsy will need to take at least one antiepileptic drug.
Date:	Jun 2008

Title:	Breastfeeding and introducing solids
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, then the appropriate introduction of solids at six months with continued breastfeeding to at least 12 months, gives babies the best possible start in life.
Date:	May 2008

Title:	Breastfeeding - dealing with nipple problems
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Your nipples may be sensitive in the first few days after birth. However, nipple pain is not normal. Incorrect attachment of the baby on your breast is the most common cause of nipple pain. Other causes of pain include thrush, dermatitis, bacterial infection and eczema. It is best to keep breastfeeding unless the pain is unbearable.
Date:	Feb 2008

Title:	Antipsychotic drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Many women taking antipsychotic medications are worried about the effects of the drugs on their baby during pregnancy and when they are breastfeeding. Although it is not clear how safe they are to use, many mothers taking these medications have healthy babies.
Date:	Dec 2007

Title:	Antipsychotic drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	There are limited data on the safety of antipsychotic drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Reports of congenital abnormalities in the babies of women taking typical antipsychotics are uncommon, although chlorpromazine may cause symptoms in the neonate. No increased risk with atypical antipsychotics has yet emerged.
Date:	Dec 2007

Title:	Antidepressants in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Clinicians must consider the risk of damage from the medications and the effects of the illness itself on both the mother and the baby.
Date:	Oct 2007

Title:	Antidepressants in pregnancy and breastfeeding (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	For many women with depression, deciding whether or not to take antidepressants while they are pregnant or breastfeeding is difficult.
Date:	Oct 2007

Title:	Breastfeeding problems and solutions
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	Solutions to breastfeeding problems such as sore nipples, not enough milk, too much milk, sore breasts, engorgement, mastitis, baby not feeding, biting and returning to work.
Date:	Sep 2007

Title:	Cocaine: pregnancy and breast feeding
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Using cocaine during pregnancy is unwise. It can harm your baby both before and after birth.
Date:	Mar 2007

Title:	Asthma and pregnancy
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Pregnant women with asthma still need to take their asthma medication. The medication won't harm the developing baby. Uncontrolled asthma poses a much greater risk than asthma medication to the expectant mother and her baby.
Date:	Jan 2007

Title:	Breastfeeding and Drugs
Publisher:	HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:	Links to information on the effects of using drugs or medicines while breastfeeding.
Date:	Jan 2007

Title:	Smoking: pregnancy and breast feeding
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Smoking while pregnant can affect the baby's growth and development, increasing the risk of low birth weight, premature birth and spontaneous abortions.
Date:	Sep 2006

Title:	Amphetamines (speed): pregnancy and breastfeeding
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Amphetamines (speed) used close to birth may directly affect the baby.
Date:	Sep 2006

Title:	Cannabis: pregnancy and breast feeding
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	The use of cannabis during pregnancy is not recommended.
Date:	Sep 2006

Title:	Alcohol: pregnancy and breast feeding
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	The safest approach to alcohol during pregnancy and breast feeding is not to drink at all.
Date:	Sep 2006

Title:	Engorgement and mastitis
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Not all women experience true engorgement or mastitis; however, if you do it may really test your desire to breast feed.
Date:	Jul 2006

Title:	Breast and nipple care
Publisher:	Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:	This page gives information about looking after breasts and nipples, and relieving the pain of sore nipples, engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis.
Date:	Apr 2006

Title:	Combined hormonal versus nonhormonal versus progestin-only contraception in lactation
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Birth control for women who are breastfeeding is important worldwide. Each year, millions of women decide whether to use birth control after having a baby. The decision includes the type of birth control and when to start using it. Researchers and healt...
Date:	Aug 2005

Title:	Breast refusal
Publisher:	Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:	Breast refusal is a very difficult and worrying problem for mothers. In this article we will give you some reasons and some ideas on how to cope.
Date:	Apr 2005

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