Many women experience anxiety and worry during the postpartum period. Some people manage to ignore these symptoms, and they gradually disappear on their own. And some have to resort to medical help because they cannot relieve tension on their own, and this negatively affects not only the condition of the mother, but also her baby.
In this case, you will need to take medications with a sedative effect, the most common of which today is glycine. It helps increase the body's resistance to stressful situations.
Let's take a closer look at whether glycine is harmful during breastfeeding and its safe dosage for a nursing mother.
Glycine composition
The active ingredient in glycine is an amino acid that has a beneficial effect on the human body. It regulates metabolic processes in the brain, promotes the supply of oxygen to nerve cells and helps avoid restless conditions.
Due to the minimal concentration of the active substance in the drug, the amino acid has a mild and gentle effect on the body. As a result of its breakdown, carbon dioxide and water are formed when it enters the blood, so it does not linger in the body and does not cause addiction. But a single dose of the drug will not allow you to get a positive result; glycine must be taken in courses.
What is Glycine
Glycine is a white sublingual tablet that has a calming effect. Available in cardboard packs of 50 tablets. The cost of the drug ranges from 40 rubles and above, depending on the manufacturer.
Appearance (photo) of Glycine
The active substance is microencapsulated glycine, auxiliary components: magnesium stearate and water-soluble methylcellulose. Microencapsulated glycine has a positive effect on the human body. It regulates metabolic processes in the brain, helps oxygen enter nerve cells and prevents the development of stress.
The low concentration of the active component in the drug has a gentle and gentle effect on the body. After its breakdown, carbon dioxide and water are produced when it enters the bloodstream. For this reason, it does not linger in the body and is not addictive. It is important to take into account that a one-time dose of the drug will not help solve the problem; the effect of use is noticeable only in the case of a course of taking Glycine.
The effect of glycine during the lactation period
Glycine during lactation has a beneficial effect on the processes that occur in the body of nursing mothers:
- helps normalize metabolism;
- provides a reduction in psycho-emotional stress and fatigue;
- helps to avoid overexcitation and nervousness;
- helps improve mental performance of the brain;
- provides regulation of the rhythms of rest and sleep.
The manufacturers of the drug do not provide any data on specific studies that provide permission to take glycine during breastfeeding. According to the instructions, the drug during the lactation period can only cause allergic reactions to one of its components.
If a nursing mother has low blood pressure, then taking glycine is contraindicated.
How to drink Glycine during gw
In order for the effect of taking the drug to be noticeable, it is necessary to take it correctly. The standard dosage of the drug for lactating women is 1 tablet 2-3 times a day. The tablet should be kept under the tongue until it is completely dissolved.
You can take the drug during lactation only after your doctor’s permission.
The course of treatment ranges from 2 weeks to 1 month, in some cases the duration of treatment may be increased. According to the instructions for use, a second course of taking Glycine is possible only after a month's break. The exact dosage and duration of taking the medicine will be determined by a specialist.
Signs indicating a lack of glycine in the body
It is impossible to identify any specific symptoms that would indicate that the cause of the broken state of a nursing woman is a lack of amino acid in her body.
However, when breastfeeding, an unbalanced diet and stress can cause glycine deficiency, which can be guessed by the following signs:
- increased fatigue, weakness;
- poor appetite;
- decrease in hemoglobin level in the blood;
- increased nervous excitability and exhaustion at the psycho-emotional level;
- disturbed sleep;
- deterioration of the skin condition.
Symptoms of glycine deficiency in the body
It is impossible to say exactly what signs indicate a lack of beneficial amino acids in the body. But some symptoms indicate glycine deficiency, namely:
- decreased appetite;
- fast fatiguability;
- decreased performance;
- sleep problems;
- decrease in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood;
- increased nervous excitability;
- deterioration of skin condition.
If you notice such signs, consult a doctor immediately.
Glycine deficiency causes dizziness
Is it okay to take glycine while breastfeeding?
When asked whether mothers can drink glycine during breastfeeding, most pediatric therapists do not prohibit women from taking the medicine during lactation, since it has a mild effect on the female body. For its production, only plant-based raw materials are used.
The drug enters the child's body in small quantities through mother's milk. However, this should not cause concern, because the concentration of glycine in milk is so insignificant that it cannot harm the baby.
Glycine during breastfeeding helps a woman remain calm and contributes to her adequate response to the most difficult life situations. In the postpartum period, this is especially important for any woman. Glycine also normalizes the heart rate of a newborn baby and helps relieve excitability and hypertonicity.
However, before taking the drug, you should definitely consult with the doctor who is monitoring the mother and her baby. Only a professional can establish the optimal regimen for taking the drug and properly monitor the consequences of treatment.
Sometimes the doctor allows mothers to drink herbal teas from medicinal herbs that have a calming effect instead of glycine during breastfeeding.
Before a nursing mother takes her first glycine tablet, the cause of her nervous disorder should be determined. In some situations, achieving inner peace cannot be achieved with the help of pills, no matter how much a woman drinks them. It is only necessary that the spouse and immediate relatives provide all possible assistance in caring for the infant.
Reviews
Below are reviews on the use of Glycine during pregnancy. Check them out to see if it's worth taking this remedy or if it's better to choose another one.
Marina, 24 years old
After giving birth, I noticed that I became very nervous. I read on some forums that this condition can be caused by glycine deficiency. I visited the doctor, he prescribed a monthly dose of Glycine Forte. After the course, I began to feel better, there were no side effects or changes in the child’s behavior.
Valentina, 31 years old
Before pregnancy, I took Glycine several times in courses. I liked that after it I became calm and could adequately respond to what had previously made me very nervous. Unfortunately, after giving birth I developed an allergy to this drug and had to drink herbal teas instead.
Glycine during pregnancy is an effective drug that normalizes the functioning of the nervous system. But before use, it is important to remember that in some cases it can cause an allergic reaction or cause a deterioration in the baby’s condition.
Dosage and rules for using glycine
Whether a nursing mother can take glycine should be decided solely by the doctor who is monitoring her and her baby. Only a doctor can determine the dose of the drug and the timing of its administration.
Glycine forte is produced by manufacturers in tablets. As a rule, the following dosage is used for a nursing mother: 2 – 3 times daily, one tablet. It is recommended to take the tablet under the tongue until it is completely absorbed. The duration of the course varies from two weeks to one month. The instructions for use of the drug state that glycine can be taken again only after a month.
If blood pressure is low while taking the drug, it is necessary to monitor your blood pressure daily. If there is a significant decrease in blood pressure, the nursing mother should stop taking glycine.
Women who took glycine while breastfeeding noted that the drug did not have a negative effect on lactation.
Can Glycine be used during lactation?
The only contraindication for the original drug Glycine is individual sensitivity to its components. This means that women who are prone to allergic reactions or whose children have diathesis should first check their tolerance to Glycine. The likelihood of any reactions developing is only theoretical, but it cannot be completely excluded. The amino acid glycine is synthesized daily in the human body, therefore it is a natural component. The quality of the original Glycine is determined by the fact that the structure of the molecule completely corresponds to that synthesized in the body.
If the child's neuromuscular tone is reduced, glycine can be taken by a nursing mother only as prescribed by a doctor. The GABAergic action of glycine may increase symptoms in infants. Under other circumstances, additional intake of glycine into the child’s body stimulates his mental development and improves adaptation after childbirth.
Now there are also analogues of Glycine, most of which have not undergone clinical trials. In addition to synthesized glycine, they may contain vitamins and auxiliary substances. Unfortunately, there is no exact information about how the components of analogs in combination with an amino acid will affect the child and mother.
Contraindications when taking glycine
Despite the fact that glycine is a safe drug that has a sedative effect, it should be used with caution during breastfeeding. A nursing mother and a baby may experience various adverse reactions.
Reasons why glycine should be excluded while breastfeeding:
- allergic manifestations that occur in both the mother and her infant;
- baby's refusal to breastfeed, lethargic and drowsy state of the baby;
- increased agitation of the baby, incessant crying and sleep disturbance.
If these symptoms appear, you should consult your doctor to choose another sedative.
Contraindications
Despite the undoubted benefits of the drug, it should be used with caution during breastfeeding. The main contraindications to taking the drug are:
- individual intolerance;
- change in the child’s behavior - sleep disturbance, excessive excitability, lethargy and drowsiness, crying;
- baby's refusal to breastfeed;
- low blood pressure in a woman.
If such signs are detected, you should immediately stop drinking Glycine, and then consult a doctor to prescribe another sedative.
