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Is melatonin safe to take while nursing and co sleeping?

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Co-sleeping is: Dangerous. Melatonin is not safe with breastfeeding . It can decrease prolactin which is necessary for breast milk and melatonin passes into the breastmilk. Please contact your doctor about other viable options.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/19/2013

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