MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Breastfeeding is NOT contraindicated with the following conditions: infants born to mothers who are hepatitis B surface antigen-positive. mothers who are infected with hepatitis C virus (persons with hepatitis C virus antibody or hepatitis C virus-RNA-positive blood)

Detailed explanation-2: -ANSWER: Only a few drugs pose a clinically significant risk to breastfed babies. In general, antineoplastics, drugs of abuse, some anticonvulsants, ergot alkaloids, and radiopharmaceuticals should not be taken, and levels of amiodarone, cyclosporine, and lithium should be monitored.

Detailed explanation-3: -While breastfeeding during pregnancy is generally considered safe, there are some cases where weaning may be advisable: If you have a high-risk pregnancy or are at risk for preterm labor. If you are carrying twins. If you have been advised to avoid sex while pregnant.

Detailed explanation-4: -Drugs contraindicated in pregnancy are medicines that should be avoided by pregnant women, since they carry a concern for teratogenicity or there is no indication for their use during pregnancy. It does not mean that exposures to these drugs always cause harm.