aspirin while breastfeeding?
concernmum asked:
I took 2 doses of aspirin (6 hours per dose, each dose contains 500mg aspirin) to treat flu yesterday, then i found that it’s harmful for breasfeeding mother, ’cause it can trigger to Reye syndrome to baby. I worried too much, plz help me what to do if anyone was in this case before.
p/s: dr asked me to bring his urine to test next week, but in the meanwhile, i can’t stop worry…
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Aspirin is excreted into breastmilk in very low concentrations. Peak levels occur in the milk at approximately three hours after administration. Though few harmful effects have been reported, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that nursing moms use with caution. There may be a potential for adverse effects on platelet function in the infant (could cause slight bleeding), though none have been reported. Also, there are concerns regarding Reye’s Syndrome in children, in connection with the use of aspirin.
Though aspirin is not contraindicated for use in breastfeeding moms, it is not the best choice as a pain reliever while you are nursing. Speak with your health care provider about possible alternatives to aspirin, such as ibuprofen, which the AAP considers compatible with breastfeeding.