BF in medical prescriptions most commonly stands for breastfeeding.
While context is always important in interpreting medical abbreviations, breastfeeding is the most likely meaning of BF in situations related to pregnancy, postpartum care, and pediatric medicine.
Here's a breakdown:
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Breastfeeding: In the context of mothers and infants, BF almost always means breastfeeding. This could appear in prescriptions for medications that a breastfeeding mother can safely take or in instructions related to infant feeding.
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Other possibilities (less common): While breastfeeding is the most frequent meaning, BF could potentially stand for other medical terms, but these are less likely without additional context:
- Blood filtration
- Body fat
- Bilateral femoral (referring to both femurs)
Therefore, always clarify with the prescribing healthcare provider if there's any ambiguity about the meaning of BF in a specific prescription.
