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Breastfeeding mom take milk of magnesia, (magnesium hydroxide) will it affect baby?

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No effect: This osmotic agent stays in the gut of the mom and does not enter the breast milk to any significant degree. It can be used as needed without effecting the infant.

Answered 10/13/2018

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