Hello,
I have an almost four month old and am on my fifth round of mastitis. I have been on cephelexin and then bactrim. It continues to return once I’m off the meds for 5-10 Days. I’ve had clear ultrasounds, MRSA negative, breastmilk culture negative for bacterium, baby has great latch. Slight oversupply but nothing extreme. Mastitis has lessened in severity each time I get it. What gives?!
My main questions are: is it safe for baby to continue taking these meds possibly During the entire duration of breastfeeding? Do you have any suggestions for me on how to not get mastitis? Many thanks
. My biggest concern is the effect of the meds on my baby. He has had more frequent poops lately, but he’s also teething and drooling lots.
- The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants’ pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN.