Suggest Medicine For Headache In A Breast Feeding Mother

Posted on Sun, 2 Nov 2014

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Sun, 2 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : What is the best medicine for headache mother during breastfeeding?
My son is 2 weeks old born in 37th week. My wife is 33 years old. He is currently having a growth spurt so feeds almost for 2 hours continuosly.

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Paracetamol can be used..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern..

Paracetamol can be used safely without any harm to the baby in breast feeding mother.. Mild head ache resolve with this..

From when does she have headache? Was it from the time of delivery.. Did she have normal delivery or C section..

Take adequate rest.. Take paracetamol.. Drink about 2-3 litres of water per day.. If your headache doesnot resolve with this, consult your doctor for a detailed check up..

Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts.. good day..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (19 minutes later)

Headache started few days back, mildly at first. She had normal delivery. The baby is in rapid growth phase i think, it is feeding endlessly

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take rest

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..

Take rest in the time baby sleeps.. Proper rest will reduce the headache.. Take an analgesic preferably paracetamol..

Drink water to prevent dehydration..

Hope I have answered your query..Feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju