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hayesmama
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 Posted - 06/10/2006 : 7:49:56 PM
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Anyone been on macrobid for a uti while pregnant? I have a few concerns about taking this drug which I discovered last night. Is a category b drug, which is ok.
Concerns...
Not for use after 38 weeks or when labor is imminent. I am 37 today, I am 1/12 and soft.
Not for use during breastfeeding. Induction on Thurs, due to stop the med on Fri. I am thinking about quitting the meds on Tues nite for the Thurs induction. Will this stuff be in my colostrum?
My dr is out until Tues, which is a long wait. This is my second uti this month, I have already taken augmentin, so this is the next in line for uti's according to my ob.
I would appreciate your feedback on what you might do in my situation, I am really torn.
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hayesmama
One great dh
dd 12, dd 10, ds 6, dd 4 PE 36w, ds 2 PIH 37w
10/00 complete molar pregnancy
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MelissaM
Moderator Emeritus
USA
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Posted - 06/10/2006 : 8:04:29 PM
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I have no idea. Is there a nurse line or doctor on call you could ask?
So sorry I am not much help. I hope you get some answers soon. |
Melissa
Mom to:
Riley 2/9/2000 born at 37 weeks due to PE
Kelsi 12/30/2004 - 1/1/2005 (13 oz) born at 24 weeks due to Severe PE
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/k/kelsi2005/
Baby Kate - 7/27/06 - Our miracle baby born at 36 weeks- NO PE or anything. [:D]
Surprise!!!! Due 2/12/11 (HA! I will NEVER even come close to that date!) |
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missgamecock
Senior Member
USA
6191 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2006 : 9:54:19 PM
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| I'm fairly certain that was the med that my ob called in when he got my urine tests back from the lab. It was later in pregnancy, I think I was around 33 weeks. I delivered at 35/5. |
Sabrina, mom of Kirsten Scout DOB 3/27/99, 5lbs, 1oz., 36 weeks, severe PE, & Sara Grace DOB 6/28/05, 6lbs 1oz., Severe PIH, 35 weeks 5 days. #3 Peyton, lost at 13 weeks 3 days on 2/21/08
4th - Lost at 5 weeks 4/30/08.
DD #3, Caitlyn Elyse (Catie), a Rainbow Baby, DOB 1/16/09, 5lbs 7 ozs, 36 weeks, Diagnosed w/ chronic HTN, RT Uterine Artery Notching, and mild PE before delivery, severe after.
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mom2tori
Moderator Emeritus
USA
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Posted - 06/11/2006 : 6:13:26 PM
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| I am not much help with this, I have no idea. I agree about asking a doc on call or a nurse from your docs office. Sorry I can't help and I hope that someone is able to |
Alissa mommy to:
Dominic 9/10/97-9/11/97 @ 28 weeks severe pe
Victoria 1/8/02 @ 30 weeks severe pe
Savanna 8/19/06 @ 35 weeks pe
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bookworm
Junior Member
USA
340 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2006 : 8:37:10 PM
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| I've taken macrobid while breastfeeding both my kids. Both times I got a UTI a week after delivery (from the catheter) and both times I had macrobid. Can't speak to using it during pregnancy, and of course I'm not a dr, but that's my personal experience. |
Amy
* Erin Rebecca born 8/26/03 at 36.5 wk - severe PE
* Kyle Cameron born 4/5/06 at 37.5 wk - PE
One year postpartum, my hypertension is finally gone!! |
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Lucy
Senior Member
USA
4976 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2006 : 12:06:36 AM
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| Sorry I dont have any idea, I would put in a call to your Ob if you have concerns. Good luck |
Mom to Sebanna Sarine born @ 37 wks following 3 1/2 wks of hosplization after being dx with preeclampsia again. My angel died after being hosplized for RSV, & due to Pertussis & bad Drs care, later it was "found" she did not have RSV Ill never understand why we lost her but I will forever love her.
Also proud mommy to Sebastian Orpheus s/b @ 26 wks due to preeclampsia We will always love and never forget you beautiful baby boy!
Also mom to G 13, A 12, Sarina Sabelle 3, and Thalia Grace born dec 08!!
Learn about the importantance of the Tdap booster vaccine for Whooping Cough
http://myforeverangels.com/ "Our Story", Printable resources, and much more
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Jenndola
Underlying Disorders/HSS Moderator
USA
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 12:33:01 AM
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| If you can't reach your OB about the BF issue, you can try your pediatrician and ask for their opinion. They're a good resource for info on medications in BFing. |
Jenn, Self-Proclaimed Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) Guru
Miscarriages at 14 weeks & 6 weeks
Angel Maggie stillborn 10/15/00 due to HELLP Syndrome at 19.5 wks
Gabriel Easton, 9/5/05 at 31.5 wks--PPROM
Gideon Orion, 5/1/08 at 29 weeks--mild PE and PPROM (Darn those membranes!)
Stick a fork in me. I'm done. |
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mllewellyn
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 06:44:21 AM
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I have used macrobid 4 times in this pregnancy. I have always had UTIs (about 3-4/year). My peri says it's ok during pregnancy and after when brestfeeding. I asked because I had to take it so often. I would stay on it until the infection goes away or until you talk to your doc. If you get off of it too early, you may not get rid of the infection and develop a resisitance to it and be put on a stronger antibiotic that may interfere with breastfeeding.
Mistie |
Heterozygous MTHFR, Factor II
Stillbirth @ 24 weeks, severe pre-e and HELLP; missed MC @ 8 weeks
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hayesmama
Junior Member
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 5:01:47 PM
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| I ended up taking the macrobid, and it made me horribly sick! Now I am on cipro, which I know the AAP approves of for nursing. Now hopefully I can get rid of this uti quickly so I can enjoy the baby on Thurs. |
hayesmama
One great dh
dd 12, dd 10, ds 6, dd 4 PE 36w, ds 2 PIH 37w
10/00 complete molar pregnancy
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