Question 1

is it safe to take a probiotic while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Probiotics are just bacteria, the healthy kind that live in your intestine and similar to what you might find in yogurt. While some medications are unsafe in pregnancy and with breast feeding, probiotics generally are not.

Question 2

hi docs, is it true that probiotics are safe to take while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These living organisms enter and stay in youe intestines if the survive the transit through the stomach (acid) and other digestive juices.They help balance what might be agressave bacteria and or yeast that are also present.They will not enter your breast milk and do not influence babies gut at all.

Question 3

is it safe to take rephresh pro-b probiotics during pregnancy and while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Safe : That is considered safe but is not likely to help anything during pregnancy.

Question 4

what probiotic(brand / form)  can be used for my newborns reflux if i am attempting the natural route?  i am breastfeeding and will take supplements .

Accepted Answer

No proven benefit: Probiotics have not been proven beneficial for gastroesophageal reflux.  Thickened feeding by adding cereal to the breast milk or formula should be considered.   Good burping & avoidance of overfeeding are recommended as well.

Question 5

will the probiotic i take go into my breast milk and also benefit my breastfeeding baby? or does he have to take his own probiotic?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: These living organisms enter and stay in youe intestines if the survive the transit through the stomach (acid) and other digestive juices.They help balance what might be agressave bacteria and or yeast that are also present.They will not enter your breast milk and do not influence babies gut at all.There are a few commercial baby probiotics available but a little taste of yours will work fine.

Question 6

yeast infection on augmentin while breastfeeding. safe to take fluconazole with 1d left of antibx? or monistat -1,3 or 7? taking dexilant, (dexlansoprazole) probiotic

Accepted Answer

Safe: Fluconozole is generally considered safe to use during breastfeeding.  I would ask your OB/GYN or Family Doctor to make sure they agree with that before taking the medication (did the prescribing doctor realize you were breastfeeding?).  Monistat is also safe.

Question 7

i am currently breastfeeding a 2 months old baby. i wanted to add a probiotic supplement because i am having gut issues (occasional bloating and very very smelly farts, sulphuric farts).

is it safe while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Probiotics are not like drugs that might go into the milk. They stay in your gut or are digested like any other food.

Question 8

is it ok to take probiotics, in particular vsl 3, while breast feeding and taking antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: If you take antibiotics - it disturb normal bowel flora and makes you prone to yeast and other more aggressive infections . VSL is life probiotic like Yogurt etc. “ Medical food” . It is safe in breastfeeding . Take it at least 1 hour apart from antibiotics ( so it doesn’t get “ killed” ) . Keep healthy diet and well hydrated .  Eat fresh fruit and veggies daily . All what baby needs .

Question 9

is it safe to take st. johns wort while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Most experts recommend against it in pregnacy as it can cause a decrease in uterine tone and colic in babies when nursing.

Question 10

who should take probiotics?

Accepted Answer

Most people: I am an advocate of probiotics.  The gut lining has a difficult time maintaining the balance of healthy bacteria with stress, disease, poor sleep, poor nutrition, antibiotic or medication use. Recent studies have shown benefits even pregnant patients. Probiotics can help with immune function, regulate constipation/diarrhea, bloating, help with GI diseases and even skin conditions.

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Yeast infection on augmentin while breastfeeding. safe to take fluconazole with 1d left of antibx? or monistat -1,3 or 7? taking dexilant, (dexlansoprazole) probiotic

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I am currently breastfeeding a 2 months old baby. i wanted to add a probiotic supplement because i am having gut issues (occasional bloating and very very smelly farts, sulphuric farts). is it safe while breastfeeding?

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Is it ok to take probiotics, in particular vsl 3, while breast feeding and taking antibiotic?

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