Ep 9: Breast Milk & Anesthesia: Fact vs. Fiction

Recorded on July 13, 2023. On this episode, we speak with Dr. Lauren Roberts, a PGY-4 Emergency Medicine Resident at the University of Saskatchewan, to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the effects of anesthetic medications on breast milk. We also talk about resources that are publicly available to breastfeeding parents that can help give more insight into how certain medication interact with breast milk. For more resources, check out Lactamed, the "Infant Risk" app, and the "Statement on Resuming Breastfeeding after Anesthesia" by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today. Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.