local anaesthetic when breastfeeding?

myasmumma · Apr 13th, 2012, 15:56 PM

I need a small operation to remove my toenail involving a local anaesthetic. Is this safe when breastfeeding? I have been told by the Podiatrist that they are unlikely to carry out the procedure unless I give up breast feeding. I really don't want to give up yet, especially if it is not necessary.
My son won't take a bottle, not that i would want to give him one but my foot hurts so bad im a grumpy mummy

Amelia Pond · Apr 13th, 2012, 16:16 PM

Probably not the same but I had a local anasthetic at the dentist and managed to continue breastfeeding. I was told it would cause no problems.

summer rain · Apr 13th, 2012, 16:21 PM

This is also a leaflet about dental treatment and BF but specifically about the local anaesthetics used-I'd presume that the anaesthetics used in any day patient procedure would be similar?

http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org....March_2009.pdf

Also on this page scroll down where it says 'What medicines can I taken when breastfeeding?'

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnan...stfeeding.aspx

I think some specialists just say you have to give up BF because they don't actually have a clue about the safety of local anaesthetics when BF and think they are erring on the side of caution

myasmumma · Apr 16th, 2012, 15:47 PM

well i assumed it would be ok as they gave me a local to do stitches after giving birth, is it stronger when they use it in other places? seems like mixed reviews on line so got a bit confused thanks for the links, i may print them off and show her

SerenityNow · Apr 16th, 2012, 16:18 PM

The Podiatrist should be able to tell you the half-life of the anesthetic. I had general anesthetic when I was BF my middle child and was told that waiting 4x the half-life before feeding again was erring on the side of caution.

kosh · Apr 16th, 2012, 16:31 PM

i had local anesthetic for a biopsy in my breast and was told it was ok to breastfeed - so if that was fine, i guess that anywhere else should be fine too!
hope this helps!

myasmumma · Apr 17th, 2012, 16:18 PM

thank you girlies for your help, im sure it would be ok as most sites say its ok just the odd few that say against it.

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myasmumma Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cloud 9 Posts: 1,772	local anaesthetic when breastfeeding? I need a small operation to remove my toenail involving a local anaesthetic. Is this safe when breastfeeding? I have been told by the Podiatrist that they are unlikely to carry out the procedure unless I give up breast feeding. I really don't want to give up yet, especially if it is not necessary. My son won't take a bottle, not that i would want to give him one but my foot hurts so bad im a grumpy mummy

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Amelia Pond Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 439	Probably not the same but I had a local anasthetic at the dentist and managed to continue breastfeeding. I was told it would cause no problems.

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summer rain Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East England Posts: 16,358	This is also a leaflet about dental treatment and BF but specifically about the local anaesthetics used-I'd presume that the anaesthetics used in any day patient procedure would be similar? http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org....March_2009.pdf Also on this page scroll down where it says 'What medicines can I taken when breastfeeding?' http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnan...stfeeding.aspx I think some specialists just say you have to give up BF because they don't actually have a clue about the safety of local anaesthetics when BF and think they are erring on the side of caution

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myasmumma Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cloud 9 Posts: 1,772	well i assumed it would be ok as they gave me a local to do stitches after giving birth, is it stronger when they use it in other places? seems like mixed reviews on line so got a bit confused thanks for the links, i may print them off and show her

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SerenityNow Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 450	The Podiatrist should be able to tell you the half-life of the anesthetic. I had general anesthetic when I was BF my middle child and was told that waiting 4x the half-life before feeding again was erring on the side of caution.

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kosh AutoSignup (SAAB) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Argy living in Newcastle, UK Posts: 2,613	i had local anesthetic for a biopsy in my breast and was told it was ok to breastfeed - so if that was fine, i guess that anywhere else should be fine too! hope this helps!

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myasmumma Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cloud 9 Posts: 1,772	thank you girlies for your help, im sure it would be ok as most sites say its ok just the odd few that say against it.

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