Question 1

is glycolic acid safe while.breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Glycolic acid: Generally speaking, glycolic acid is considered safe.  Avoid using products used for chemical peels as the levels of glycolic acid are much higher and are designed to penetrate much deeper.

Question 2

is it ok to have a glycolic peel while breastfeeding?

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Yes: It is okay to have a chemical peel to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin and breast feed.  This would include the Alpha and beta hydroxy peels.

Question 3

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 4

is kojic  acid dipalmitate safe during breastfeeding? trying to fix my melasma

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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

can i take flygyl during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This medication has been well studied in lactation and there are no specific concerns about its use.

Question 6

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 7

what foods to avoid during breastfeeding typically?

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Highly seasoned food: Avoid highly seasoned foos, caffeinated beverages, foods not healthy for mom or babe. Also avaid any uncooked seafoods or any food that can pass any infectious agent on to mom or babe.

Question 8

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 9

can i take iron tablet ferfix-fa during breastfeeding.?

Accepted Answer

Taking iron tablet: Yes it is fine to take oral iron tablet during the period of time you are breast feeding.

Question 10

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.

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