Margaret
have a look at the evidence base research.  I don't think that betadine as a
Post partum rinse is there,
Even when it was in practice it was 1 part betadine to 12 parts water.
In the facility where I work (16,000 del /yr) only water is used now .
Water in the squirt bottle after each void or BM . Don't we envy those
civilized areas that offer bidets for the women ??
Beadie Cambardella RN IBCLC
Atlanta, GA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Margaret Pierce RN" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2002 11:26 PM
Subject: BF and vaginal betadine


> I have run across a question that I can't find an answer for concerning
the
> use of vaginal betadine wash after delivery.
>
> According to ILCA's Core Curriculum, a pumping system in the breasts
readily
> pumps iodine into milk compartments, and it suggests that high doses
should
> be avoided, including vaginal betadine (#10, p. 359).
> Also, Dr. Hale (2002) lists betadine as an L4 medication (p. 585).
>
> Since this is regularly used during the postpartum period, I need
> information about regulating the amount and/or use for breastfeeding
> mothers.
>
> Thanks for any replies,
>
> Margaret Pierce, RN
>
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