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Can pregnant women take medications or will it affect their breast milk?

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Varies with the med: Some medications will transfer into breast milk and some do not. Whether or not their use is safe during breastfeeding is specific to the medication and or the dose. Discuss anything you need to take with the doc,letting them know your concern.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 1/23/2015

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