Question 1

which medications are safe during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Some are, some not: You'll have to consult the prescriber for information on medication safety, i can't list them all here in a short answer. Definitely check on both OTC and prescription med safety before taking medications while nursing.

Question 2

is panado medsip ginger safe to take whilst breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

In limited quantity: Panado Medsip contains a pain reliever, caffeine and vitamin C. The pain reliever and vitamin C are perfectly safe to take while breastfeeding. Caffeine appears in breastmilk rapidly after maternal ingestion. Fussiness, jitteriness and poor sleep patterns have been observed in mothers ingesting more than 200mg daily. Each Panado sachet contains 50 mg. Do not take more than 4 daily.

Question 3

is profractional laser safe during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Wait until after: I generally recommend waiting until you are finished breastfeeding prior to having any procedures. There are no studies to show whether this is safe. Furthermore, because your hormones are at different levels during the postpartum period, you may be more likely to hyperpigment after a laser procedure if you were to do it while breastfeeding.

Question 4

is kojic  acid dipalmitate safe during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Absorption should be: minimal, however I am not aware of any studies that prove safety with breastfeeding moms.  So likely ok, but caution seems to suggest not running this experiment on yourself and child.

Question 5

what hayfever medication is safe whilst breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines : Depending on baby’s age different antihistamines can be recommended. Some like cetrizine can be given if baby is more than 12 months . Polaramine is not fully subsidised but is safe . Most antihistamines will be secreted in breast milk and make baby drowsy .

Question 6

what type of surgical procedure to resurface facial tissue is safe during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Wait until after: I generally advise my patients to wait to have any procedures until they have finished breastfeeding. Part of this is because whatever product you apply prior to or following the procedure could get absorbed and pass in your breastmilk. Other reason is because your hormones at this state could predispose to pigmentary changes after the resurfacing procedure that you would not have had otherwise.

Question 7

is it safe to take duromine whilst breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Duromine in Lactate: Duromine (phentermine) has been linked with fetal abnormalities in animals and the fda warns against its use in humans who are breast feeding. The drug has also been contraindicated in people who have a history of valvular heart disease or high blood pressure, other cardiovascular diseases and thyroid disease, so be careful taking it after weaning your infant if any of these conditions apply.

Question 8

is enjuvia safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Why would you?: Enjuvia is an estrogen replacement product for hot flashes and menopause treatment. I am not sure why this would be needed during pregnancy. Sometimes with in vitro patients estrogen supplementation is indicated in the 1st trimester. Other than that i can not think of reason why this would be needed. Estrogen can cut down the supply of milk during breastfeeding.

Question 9

is it safe to use dermikelp itch lotion during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Likely: There are no studies I know of for this regional herbal lotion. However, as long as it is not applied to the skin surfaces used for/during breastfeeding there is little chance it would affect baby. To do so the components of any lotion would need to penetrate the skin deep enough to enter the blood &amp; them be added to the milk. This does not occur in these preparations.

Question 10

hi. i am looking for rapid weightloss ideas. i need something that is safe to use whilst breastfeeding?

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Depends: If you look at the specifics, creating breast milk for baby requires metabolic work on your part ( that is quite passive).Over 1yr your breasts will use your body energy to create roughly 500-1000 cal/day for baby. If you only consume the diet you need for your pre-pregnancy weight, you could drop 1-2 pounds a week due to breastfeeding alone.If you eat more you loose less.

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