OHbaby! Forums : TamiFlu during pregnancy https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 09:31:10 +0000 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:21:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=28818 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[TamiFlu during pregnancy : i was diagnosed with Swineflu...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779690&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779690 Author: bun_in_the_oven
Subject: 28818
Posted: 18 September 2009 at 10:21pm

i was diagnosed with Swineflu when 36 weeks preg.. and had tamiflu .. i now have a perfectly healthy 6 week old baby boy.

the "benefits" out-weigh the risks.

I would recommend taking it only if you develop any cold/flu symptoms...

good luck ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:21:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779690&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779690 <![CDATA[TamiFlu during pregnancy : Thanks guys! Nice to know I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779584&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779584 Author: surfergirl
Subject: 28818
Posted: 18 September 2009 at 8:53pm

Thanks guys! Nice to know I'm not alone (although I have put myself in isolation this weekend!)

I'm keeping a REALLY close eye on myself and at the first sign of anything cold/flu like I'm be munching on the tamiflu. DH is happy with me waiting, if he had concerns I would have probably taken it. Feels like a real catch 22 tho.

Emachan - yeah, antenatal is now on the same night as yoga - I thought I might be able to do both, but needed to eat this week....I'll see how I go next week.

For now...I'm feeling good.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:53:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779584&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779584 <![CDATA[TamiFlu during pregnancy : My sis came back from Mexico when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779302&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779302 Author: emz
Subject: 28818
Posted: 18 September 2009 at 5:22pm

My sis came back from Mexico when the first outbreak happened, but luckily because it was so huge in the media they were quarantined anyway.

Anyway... the advice I had was if I had contact with them, to take Tamiflu. The potential risks to a mother and baby if they get a bad case of flu when pregnant outweighs any risks of the medication (that I read about anyway in all the info I was given).

I would also think, that if the 'natural' midwife is still OK with your sister taking it if she got symptoms, that would mean she's obviously OK with the affects the actual drug has so I would take that to mean that both midwives are happy for pregnant women to take it, they have just offered different advice as to when.

The fact that your neice has been tested for swine flu must mean that she has the flu anyway I'm guessing so if in your position, I would take them. Just my 2c though ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:22:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779302&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779302 <![CDATA[TamiFlu during pregnancy : Hey Esther, (Missed you at yoga!)...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779279&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779279 Author: emachan
Subject: 28818
Posted: 18 September 2009 at 5:03pm

Hey Esther,
(Missed you at yoga!)
When I had the flu, back at 26 weeks, I took tamiflu - I thought its better to get rid of the flu as quickly as possible and lots of research has said that it is safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Its got to be better than having a huge fever - and it affecting your bubba. (I was 38.5degrees before I took tamiflu)]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:03:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779279&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779279 <![CDATA[TamiFlu during pregnancy : I know that emachan on here was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779224&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779224 Author: JoJames
Subject: 28818
Posted: 18 September 2009 at 4:04pm

I know that emachan on here was taking it a few weeks back and she's pregnant. I probably would take it, but thats me, I had the flu jab last year when I was pregnant and it was fine.
Good luck]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:04:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779224&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779224 <![CDATA[TamiFlu during pregnancy : I&#039;d be waiting for symptoms...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779160&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779160 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 28818
Posted: 18 September 2009 at 3:02pm

I'd be waiting for symptoms personally. I was a bit worried about it as I am in a high-risk job, so have had the discussion with the MW too. We decided that we'd do our best to avoid it, but if I needed it, then I'd take it.

I'm glad that (so far) its not a decision I've had to make. Fingers crossed both you and your sister are ok!]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:02:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779160&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779160 <![CDATA[TamiFlu during pregnancy : my mw is ok with it too but must...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779005&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779005 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 28818
Posted: 18 September 2009 at 1:09pm

my mw is ok with it too but must be taken in first 48 hours.. hopefully you wont get symptoms and it will be ok.. i had exposure but after the person was treated..I really wasnt sure about taking it but decided to go with doc and mw advice and they said take it if i needed to...so i f i had to i would have. ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:09:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=779005&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#779005 <![CDATA[TamiFlu during pregnancy : I know my MW is ok with it should...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=778984&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#778984 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 28818
Posted: 18 September 2009 at 12:51pm

I know my MW is ok with it should I need to but from what I've read Relenza is better during pregnancy because it is taken in inhaler form so less likely to pass to the baby.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:51:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=778984&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#778984 <![CDATA[TamiFlu during pregnancy : Hi everyone. What a drama! My...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28818&PID=778977&title=tamiflu-during-pregnancy#778977 Author: surfergirl
Subject: 28818
Posted: 18 September 2009 at 12:48pm

Hi everyone.

What a drama! My wee neice, who has just arrived back from overseas, has just been to the doctors and been tested for swine 'flu! I have been hanging out with her and her Mum (my sister, who is also 23 weeks preg) all week. Lots of kissing and cuddles etc...

The Dr has given my sister and I both TamiFlu scripts. His advice is take it now. Our midwifes are offering conflicting advice. Mine is pro all medicines etc and says 'just take it', my sister's midwife is far more 'natural' and said only take it if you get symptoms.

What a nightmare - I feel I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't!

So, I have decided to wait and see - and at the first sign of ANYTHING to take the pills. But  I would like to know if anyone else on here has faced this issue and also if anyone has actually TAKEN Tamiflu whilst pregnant.

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