Nitrous and BFing?

KBowen715

I'm having some fillings done and I EBF. I talked to the dentist about nitrous, but he didn't seem to really know how it effects BM. The pediatrician said he'd look into it, but pump and dump for 8 hours. Even the internet doesn't seem to have a steadfast answer.

Ladies?

gutsysneakers

Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) sedation is also considered to be compatible with breastfeeding. It is virtually insoluble in the bloodstream, which means it goes from your brain to your lungs to the room air immediately after you stop breathing it in. Per Hale, “it is rapidly eliminated from the body due to rapid exchange with nitrogen via the pulmonary alveoli (within minutes). A rapid recovery generally occurs within 3-5 minutes… Ingestion of nitrous oxide orally via milk is unlikely.” See Conscious Sedation for more information.

https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/illness-surgery/dentalwork/ 

yvanehtnioj

Just out of curiosity, have you used nitrous before? I did it once because it was cheaper than IV sedation (like $400 cheaper!!) and I hated it. I felt fine within an hour though. I also took a Valium or Zanax too, so that was probably why it took longer. I know this isn't based on medical research, but if it was me I would pump & dump my next session. I'm certain by the time you reach the session after that you will feel 100%. It really does dissipate quickly.