How long after dental anesthesia Can I breastfeed?

There is no need to wait on breastfeeding afterwards or to pump and dump — mom can nurse as soon as she feels alert enough to hold baby. See Breastfeeding when mom has surgery for more information on breastfeeding and general anesthesia.

Can I breastfeed after dental anesthesia?

Conclusions: This study suggests that even if a nursing mother undergoes dental treatment with local anesthesia using lidocaine without adrenaline, she can safely continue breastfeeding.

Can I go to the dentist while breastfeeding?

Most dental work is totally compatible with a breastfeeding lifestyle. In fact, relaxing in the dentist chair may be the most quality alone time you get all week! As a mother, taking care of your own dental needs is truly important for the overall health of you and your baby.

Is it OK to breastfeed after getting a cavity filled?

There is no evidence to interrupt breastfeeding after the use of local anaesthetics. Local anaesthetics work by deadening sensation of the nerve endings around the tooth. There is no evidence of passage into breastmilk and therefore no reason not to continue breastfeeding.

Do you have to pump and dump after dental work?

There’s no need to suspend nursing for a period of time or “pump and dump” after dental work. Lidocaine and bupivacaine are common numbing agents used in dental procedures such as root canals, extractions or fillings.

Is it OK to breastfeed after local anaesthetic?

Breastfeeding can continue as normal following a local anaesthetic. Local anaesthetics work to produce a reversible loss of sensation by preventing the conduction of nerve impulses near to the site of injection or application. The response is restricted to this very local area.

Does lidocaine pass into breast milk?

Lidocaine, the most common agent, can be administered intravenously, orally, and topically to produce a local anaesthetic effect. The oral bioavailability of lidocaine is very poor, only 35% so any passing into breastmilk would not be absorbed from the infant’s gut.