Re: Do you give probiotics in a consultation?

[Guest guest]

no thoughts?

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> What are the legal ramification of having non-prescription probiotics in the

office and allowing the mother to use some on her nipples at the appointment

and/or giving a few capsules to her until she gets a chance to purchase her own?

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> Is this acceptable for an IBCLC to do?

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> I'm not talking about selling probiotics, or using prescription probiotics. I

am talking about non-prescription, over the counter probiotics, and allowing

mother to apply to her own nipples and/or giving her 2-3 capsules to take home

until she gets her own.

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> Thanks

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[Guest guest]

I'm in a small town where moms can drive five minutes after the apt and get some themselves, so I have never shared from my own supply. I probably wouldn't worry about it, though.Lynn

no thoughts?

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> What are the legal ramification of having non-prescription probiotics in the office and allowing the mother to use some on her nipples at the appointment and/or giving a few capsules to her until she gets a chance to purchase her own?

>

> Is this acceptable for an IBCLC to do?

>

> I'm not talking about selling probiotics, or using prescription probiotics. I am talking about non-prescription, over the counter probiotics, and allowing mother to apply to her own nipples and/or giving her 2-3 capsules to take home until she gets her own.

>

> Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

I would be concerned that a Mother could claim the probiotics further injured her nipples, baby had an allergic reaction, etc.  What she experiences could be unrelated to the probiotics - but if she perceives they did harm, that could be a sticky situation.

EllenEllen Rubin, MA, IBCLC, LLLL-- While breastfeeding may not seem the right choice for every parent, it is the best choice for every baby.  ~Amy Spangler

[Guest guest]

Many/most of us would give Lanolin or Coconute oil for relief during an appt

though. But I guess because most people are not familiar with probiotics, it

might not be acceptable?

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> I would be concerned that a Mother could claim the probiotics further

> injured her nipples, baby had an allergic reaction, etc. What she

> experiences could be unrelated to the probiotics - but if she perceives

> they did harm, that could be a sticky situation.

>

> Ellen

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> Ellen Rubin, MA, IBCLC, LLLL

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> --

> While breastfeeding may not seem the right choice for every parent, it is

> the best choice for every baby. ~Amy Spangler

>

[Guest guest]

I think you are correct that for many probiotics are foreign. And they look like

drugs which can add to the confusion. Whether they are acceptable, I can't say,

but Personally, I'd be cautious.

Ellen

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> > I would be concerned that a Mother could claim the probiotics further

> > injured her nipples, baby had an allergic reaction, etc. What she

> > experiences could be unrelated to the probiotics - but if she perceives

> > they did harm, that could be a sticky situation.

> >

> > Ellen

> >

> > Ellen Rubin, MA, IBCLC, LLLL

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> > --

> > While breastfeeding may not seem the right choice for every parent, it is

> > the best choice for every baby. ~Amy Spangler

> >

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