https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 22:32:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prescription-motrin-amp-breastfeeding#post-600192 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:49:01 +0000 SleepyMonkey 600192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took 600 mg of ibuprofen after delivering for a week and they said it was OK with bf-ing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prescription-motrin-amp-breastfeeding#post-600170 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:46:19 +0000 hellobeeboston 600170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I don't really ever take anything because I feel like I am sensitive to all pills -- the only thing I used to take once in a while was Advil for a headache or cramps.... i took a couple tylenol yesterday but they don't help with the inflammation, so the motrin does help with that - maybe I'll just continue cutting them in half &amp; taking it twice a day until the soreness is gone... and yeah, i remember taking the motrin out of the hospital &amp; BFing, but i'd rather my LO not get any of this -- it passes into the breastmilk right?? or no? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prescription-motrin-amp-breastfeeding#post-600156 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:43:49 +0000 MaisyMay 600156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It may be too strong for you. I didn't react to it post-birth, but I was told it may make baby sleepier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prescription-motrin-amp-breastfeeding#post-600150 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:42:12 +0000 purrpletulips 600150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took 800mg prescription motrin in the hospital and BF without any problems. When I went to fill the prescription upon discharge the pharmacist said it is the same as taking 4 non-prescrip motrin at the same time (I think she said this in case buying OTC was cheaper). Perhaps the dose is just too much for you, do you usually have a problem with motrin/advil? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prescription-motrin-amp-breastfeeding#post-600147 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:41:53 +0000 Bao 600147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They gave me Motrin after birth and said it was safe. I remember feeling a little off too, but didn't question it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prescription-motrin-amp-breastfeeding#post-600144 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:41:30 +0000 regberadaisy 600144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: if they are making YOU loopy I personally wouldn't BF or pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prescription-motrin-amp-breastfeeding#post-600140 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:40:19 +0000 T.H.O.U. 600140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know I took motrin after birth and breastfed. unfortunately, I think the meds need to be completely out of your system if they aren't BFing safe (this can be over 24 hours). </p> <p>Could you also look at normal strength motrin and maybe just take 200-400mg? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prescription-motrin-amp-breastfeeding#post-600132 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:38:06 +0000 hellobeeboston 600132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yesterday I strained my neck really bad &amp; was having muscle spasms - went to the doc, they gave me a muscle relaxer called Baclofen which according the KellyMom is AAP approved and an L2 lactation drug.</p> <p>I just took one yesterday at 6pm, and didn't nurse him until 6:30 this morning since I wasn't 100% sure of the time it would wear off...</p> <p>But - I was also given Motrin (800mg) which the doc said was safe while breastfeeding, but here's my question. It makes me feel kinda loopy (same thing when I got motrin when released from the hospital after delivering so i stopped taking it after a couple of days).... So WHEN is it safe to pump or nurse?</p> <p>I cut one 800mg tablet in half this morning &amp; took it at 8:30, it's 11:30 and it makes me feel a little dizzy. SO - if I pump, is the milk OK to give him? From what I've read online it is, but I would just like all of your opinions.</p> <p>THANKS </p>