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I am scheduled to have a colonoscopy. I am supposed to take MoviPrep in preparation of the procedure. Am I okay to continue breastfeeding my LO while I take this solution? (Also.. does anyone know if it's okay to continue breastfeeding immediately after the procedure - I know they use IV meds to help me relax/sleep.)
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Hi, thanks for your post.
MoviPrep is a combination of different substances that all act as osmotic laxatives. Their whole purpose is NOT to be absorbed and thereby draw water into your colon to clean it out. If something is not absorbed into your blood, there's no way it's getting into your milk.
As for the IV meds during the procedure, it is probably OK to breastfeed immediately afterward. It would be safer to wait about 4 hours before feeding again, so that more or the medication could be cleared first. It is not necessary to pump and dump your milk.
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