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Is it okay to breastfeed with medication

2022-09-11 16:59:49
My wife has one month baby and also underwent head surgery just three days after LSCS and now under several medication since last 25 days as per image attached or given in profile detail. Just 2 days back doctor stopped Enoxaparin 40 mg/0.4 ml injections (twice a day) and Nimodipine 30 mg tablet (4 times a day). Is it safe to breastfeed the baby? As of now baby is on top up/ formula milk.
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Give proper rest to mother It's better to continue with top feed Mother is taking levetiracetam also It's better to avoid breast feed

Answered2022-09-12 02:10:51

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