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 > > *********************************************** > *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html