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It does affect to the baby if i use peeling oil on my legs only because im breastfeeding?
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Should not: Should not effect breastfeeding, it is a topical treatment
Answered 2/3/2015
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General rules in BF: Only meds that enter your blood in some quantity can affect the milk. Topical meds/lotions/oils do not. Of the meds you ingest, some will enter the milk and some not, each must be assessed individually.
Answered 6/18/2018
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