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Wife gets high headache
We have a son of 6 months old. Sometimes, baby don't sleep in night, so she gets litttle sleep. Due to lack of sleep, she sometimes get high headache. We tried pcm and meftal forte and somehow they don't affect much.
Can we give disprin or any other medicine which is safe for baby as she is breastfeeding?
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💬 Breastfeeding Mother with Sleep Issues
👋 Hello!
Thank you for your concern regarding your wife's sleep. It’s very common for new mothers to experience sleep disturbances due to baby care, hormonal shifts, and fatigue.
Next Steps
😴 Sleep Support During Breastfeeding:
For breastfeeding mothers, non-drug methods are preferred first:
💆♀️ Relaxation techniques (deep breathing, warm baths, soft music)
🌙 A consistent bedtime routine
🛌 Catching short naps during the day when the baby sleeps
📱Avoid screens or caffeine before bedtime
💊 Medications (if non-drug methods fail):
Some sleep aids are very cautiously used during breastfeeding, but only under prescription. Safer options may include:
Melatonin – considered relatively safe in short-term use
✅ Summary:
💤 Try non-drug sleep strategies first
💊 Medication only if symptoms are severe, and only with a doctor’s advice
🚫 Avoid Disprin/Aspirin — use Paracetamol or Ibuprofen instead for pain
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➡️ However, any medication must be weighed carefully by a doctor after full evaluation of mother and baby.
❌ Is Disprin (Aspirin) Safe in Breastfeeding?
No — Disprin (Aspirin) is not considered safe in breastfeeding mothers, especially in regular or high doses.
Aspirin can pass into breast milk and may increase the risk of Reye’s syndrome in infants (a rare but serious condition).
🔁 Instead, Paracetamol (safe) or Ibuprofen (safe in low doses) are preferred for pain or mild fever.
🙏 Let me know if you'd like me to suggest specific options after reviewing her full condition. Wishing her good rest and both of you a healthy journey with your baby! 👶
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USE DART OR SARRIDON
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Need to eastablish diagnosis whether itâs a cluster headache or migraine, also you need to mention associated symptoms. And how often it flare up Probably try with combination analgesic .
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Does she have nausea?
Was it a cesarean delivery?
Is head ache all the day or a particular time?
Do a urine routine
Then we can consider the case
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Take balanced diet. For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +9195950eight7399.
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You can give paracetamol 500mg and aceclofenac 100mg just when there is severe headache for pain.
If headache is persistent, get c.t. scan done to exclude any underlying problem.
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Use paracetamol tablet
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Hiii dear Patient
Meftal forte normally don't work for headache
There are lots of pain killers with specific affinity for differ types of pain
Disprin will make blood thin
In order to get proper treatment n guidance
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Meerut
Avoid Disprin (aspirin) in breastfeeding.
Use Paracetamol or Meftal Spas (if prescribed).
✅ Ensure rest, hydration, and sleep.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Yuktha Sridhar
Internal Medicine
1 yrs exp
Mysore
Firstly disprin can cause adverse effects.
Would like to know more history to help you out.
Until then you can consume more fluids and get some sleep whenever possible to reduce headaches.
If it’s still not reduced, can take ibuprofen ,only if pain is unbearable.
But would suggest you to take a consult
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Rest and fluids
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Dr. Jaswanth Sowmya Thalathoti
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Guntur
Usually happens due to lack of sleep or less water intake
If she is breast feeding tell her to take adequate amount of water
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Still headache persists then consult
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Amit Kumar Patel
Psychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Rewa
You mentioned your 6-month-old baby sometimes doesn’t sleep at night, leading to your wife’s sleep loss and headaches, and that PCM and Meftal Forte haven’t helped much. You're asking whether Disprin or other medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Some painkillers can pass into breast milk, and not all are safe for regular use. Disprin (aspirin) is generally not recommended while breastfeeding.
👉 I recommend you consult me directly to choose a safe and effective option that won't affect the baby:
https://www.practo.com/rewa/doctor/amit-kumar-patel-generalphysician
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
She can take naproxen for pain.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No, u can try ibugesic
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pediatrician
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nashik
Take naxdom tablet
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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