A member asked:

I was prescribed steroids and antibiotic because i got 3 of my wisdom tooth pulled out can i still breastfeed my 11 month old ??

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Depends: on what antibiotic and the dose of the steroid you were prescribed.

Answered 1/19/2018

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Breast Feeding: Likely you were given a script for Amoxicillin. If so, safe to breast feed. A short course of Prednisone will not be harmful. All the best.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/27/2018

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

Yes: It's perfectly fine to breast feed while taking either or both of the meds you're on. Thanks for giving your baby what's best - BREAST!

Answered 1/19/2018

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A member asked:

I was prescribed steroids and antibiotic because i got 3 of my wisdom tooth pulled out can i still breastfeed my 11 month old ??

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Holly Maes answered

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