Breastfeeding after being put under anesthesia?

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Hi, I am currently breastfeeding my 8mo and I have to get my wisdom teeth pulled next month. I asked the receptionist about breastfeeding and the anesthesia and she told me to call my ob and the nurse at his office told me that she doesn't think I can be put under while BFing and to call the ped to be sure but the ped office is closed today. Have any of you BFing mothers been put under and if so how long were you told to wait to bf? Thank you!

Update:

@ arnie g thank you very much I def do not want to feel that! I'll be sure to tell them I don't want it!

Update 2:

@ mom to a beautiful little girl that's such a relief to know! Thank you very much!

? · Accepted Answer

The receptionist is a poor source of information for medication and breastfeeding.  But many doctors believe that *ALL* medications have an effect on the baby and in fact, that is not true at all.  For instance, many of the anesthetics that are used for wisdom tooth removal are also used during surgical births.  As soon as you are awake and aware, the anesthetic is out of your system and it is fine to breastfeed.

As the doctor for a list of medications that s/he will use. Then if you have access to a health professional that has the book by Dr. Thomas Hale, "Medications and Mothers' Milk", have every medication checked.  If you do not have access, go to the infantrisk website, call the number given, and check every medication.  I think that you will find that they are all safe, and you can breastfeed as soon as you are able.

Our clients have wisdom teeth pulled without ever interrupting breastfeeding.

Arnie · Answer

Just a heads up,you may not want them to give you a drug called Versed

In fact, many people who use Versed for "conscious sedation" during a procedure are awake for the entire procedure but remember nothing, often believing they were "out" the whole time.



Versed (Midazolam) is an amnestic. It is commonly administered in combination with anesthesia before and during surgery. It is also commonly used for minor procedures like colonoscopies dental procedures like extractions,conscience sedation,twilight sleep, so that patients won't remember pain and discomfort.HOWEVER THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THOSE SENSATIONS WILL NOT BE EXPERIENCED!!!!Forgetting does no mean it did not happen!!

Momma · Answer

It's completely safe to continue breastfeeding! http://www.kellymom.com/health/illness/dentalwork.html

Breastfeeding after being put under anesthesia?

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