thread: Metamucil while breast feeding?

  1. December 1st, 2007, 07:01 PM #1
    ~kellie~
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    Dec 2006
    Melbourne
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    Question Metamucil while breast feeding?

    Hi there
    Does anyone know if it is ok to take Metamucil while breast feeding?
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  2. December 1st, 2007, 07:50 PM #2
    Yael
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    Aug 2005
    Melbourne, Victoria
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    Yes, no problems what-so-ever (i have to take it like 3 times a day)!

    ETA: forgot to clarrify where my info is from: i was told to take it from midwifes in hospital, GP, obs & my colorectal surgeon.
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  3. December 1st, 2007, 08:16 PM #3
    rose
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    Nov 2003
    Wodonga, Vic
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    Same here. Have used it while feeding all thre children. A life saver for me.
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  4. December 5th, 2007, 12:05 PM #4
    spring_ag
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    Jul 2007
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    should be okay, i had 3rd degree tear and ob & midwives gave me metamucil & laxatives to help the bowel
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  5. December 5th, 2007, 01:20 PM #5
    Erin_25
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    Shouldn't be a prob, they made me drink it flat out in the hosp as you can't leave until you've had a bowel movement.
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