Guest guest Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hi al!Do you have info to give to a mom of a 8 mos baby , breastfed, who need to take 1 Cardioaspirine (Aspirin 100 mg) per day.I have my Hale book at work and am at home now.I remember that it shouldn’t be a problem, just wondering about the long-term use…Hugsa Carabetta, PP-IBCLCRome, Italywww.latteecoccole.it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Hello! I take aspirin 85mg for a clotting disorder (actually, I have the gene, but I tend to bleed/bruise, not clot). Anyway, I take it " just in case " to prevent clots during pregnancy (though I've never had one). I do so preconception and in pregnancy, but I usually stop it while nursing a young child (under 2 years of age). That was of my own doing. The concern with aspirin is Reye's Syndrome if the baby/child has a fever and is also exposed to aspirin. This goes for all children through adolescence. However, Reye's Syndrome can happen without aspirin exposure also. It is very rare, either way. Dr. Hale, in an online 2010 forum, states that low dose is probably fine (and that was in reference to a NICU baby) but that regular dose (325mg) was not ideal. He says to stop the aspirin for a few days IF the child is ill, specifically with a fever. The dose you are referring to (100mg) is likely also considered a low dose. Hope that helps. Kate Cropp WHNP, IBCLC, MSN 9 Months & Beyond, LLC www.ninemonthsandbeyond.com Nashville, Tennessee, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Ahhh....Reyes Syndrome. Bayer's worst nightmare and McNeil's greatest joy. Jan Hello!I take aspirin 85mg for a clotting disorder (actually, I have the gene, but I tend to bleed/bruise, not clot). Anyway, I take it "just in case" to prevent clots during pregnancy (though I've never had one). I do so preconception and in pregnancy, but I usually stop it while nursing a young child (under 2 years of age). That was of my own doing.The concern with aspirin is Reye's Syndrome if the baby/child has a fever and is also exposed to aspirin. This goes for all children through adolescence. However, Reye's Syndrome can happen without aspirin exposure also. It is very rare, either way.Dr. Hale, in an online 2010 forum, states that low dose is probably fine (and that was in reference to a NICU baby) but that regular dose (325mg) was not ideal. He says to stop the aspirin for a few days IF the child is ill, specifically with a fever. The dose you are referring to (100mg) is likely also considered a low dose.Hope that helps.Kate Cropp WHNP, IBCLC, MSN9 Months & Beyond, LLCwww.ninemonthsandbeyond.comNashville, Tennessee, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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