Can I Breastfeed if...? - KellyMom.com

Acne Medications and Breastfeeding

KellyMom — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:55:10 +0000

The information summarized below is only a general overview. For detailed information on the specific drugs, please review the references listed below with your health care provider.

Over-the-counter topical acne medicines containing benzoyl peroxide or salicyclic acid are considered compatible with breastfeeding. Per Thomas Hale, PhD (author of Medications and Mothers' Milk), "The transcutaneous absorption of both of these drugs is minimal to nil. Peroxides, even if absorbed, would be instantly metabolized in the body and would not be able to reach the milk compartment."

The post Acne Medications and Breastfeeding first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Acne Medications and Breastfeeding appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Babies, Breasts and Body Mods: What You Need to Know

KellyMom — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:22:37 +0000

by Robyn Roche-Paull, BSN, RN, IBCLC, USN Veteran, of Breastfeeding in Combat Boots “You can’t breastfeed if you have tattoos on your breasts, the ink will get into your breastmilk.” “You’ll never be able to breastfeed since your nipples have been pierced.” “Your baby will get HIV or Hepatitis from your body mods if you breastfeed.” These are […]

The post Babies, Breasts and Body Mods: What You Need to Know first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Babies, Breasts and Body Mods: What You Need to Know appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Birth Control and Breastfeeding

KellyMom — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:37:22 +0000

It's recommended that any estrogen-containing contraceptive be avoided until baby is at least six months old AND after baby is well-established on solid foods.

Combination contraceptives contain both progesterone and estrogen and come in several different forms:

The post Birth Control and Breastfeeding first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Birth Control and Breastfeeding appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding and Alcohol

KellyMom — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 21:39:43 +0000

In general, if you are sober enough to drive, you are sober enough to breastfeed. Less than 2% of the alcohol consumed by the mother reaches her blood and milk. Alcohol peaks in mom's blood and milk approximately 1/2-1 hour after drinking (but there is considerable variation from person to person, depending upon how much food was eaten in the same time period, mom's body weight and percentage of body fat, etc.). Alcohol does not accumulate in breastmilk, but leaves the milk as it leaves the blood; so when your blood alcohol levels are back down, so are your milk alcohol levels.

The post Breastfeeding and Alcohol first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding and Alcohol appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding and anesthetics (and other medications used during anesthesia)

KellyMom — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:51:39 +0000

The information summarized below is only a general overview of selected medications. For detailed information on the specific drugs or for information on drugs not listed here, please review the references listed below with your health care provider.

The post Breastfeeding and anesthetics (and other medications used during anesthesia) first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding and anesthetics (and other medications used during anesthesia) appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding and Asbestos Exposure

KellyMom — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:02:14 +0000

Per the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, "Developing fetuses and infants are not likely to be exposed to asbestos through the placenta or breast milk of the mother. Results of animal studies do not indicate that exposure to asbestos is likely to result in birth defects."

The post Breastfeeding and Asbestos Exposure first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding and Asbestos Exposure appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding and Caffeine

KellyMom — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:37:14 +0000

Most breastfeeding mothers can drink caffeine in moderation. Some babies, particularly those under 6 months, may be more sensitive to mom's caffeine intake. Babies whose mothers avoided caffeine completely during pregnancy seem to react more to caffeine in mom's diet. Even if baby is sensitive to the caffeine now, he may not be when he's a little older -- so if you do have to stop or limit your caffeine intake, you can try again when baby is older.

The post Breastfeeding and Caffeine first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding and Caffeine appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding and Cigarette Smoking

KellyMom — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:03:07 +0000

Should a mother who smokes cigarettes breastfeed?

First of all, a mom who can't stop smoking should breastfeed. Breastfeeding provides many immunities that help your baby fight illness and can even help counteract some of the effects of cigarette smoke on your baby: for example, breastfeeding has been shown to decrease the negative effects of cigarette smoke on a baby's lungs. It's definitely better if breastfeeding moms not smoke, but if you can't stop or cut down, then it is better to smoke and breastfeed than to smoke and formula feed.

The post Breastfeeding and Cigarette Smoking first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding and Cigarette Smoking appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding and environmental contaminants

KellyMom — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:07:50 +0000

Many moms worry about environmental contaminants in their breastmilk, particularly as the media brings this concern to the forefront periodically. Nursing continues to be the best choice for mothers and babies, but there are ways to minimize your (and baby's) exposure to environmental contaminants.

The post Breastfeeding and environmental contaminants first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding and environmental contaminants appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding and Lasik eye surgery

KellyMom — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:12:22 +0000

Many breastfeeding mothers have been told that Lasik eye surgery cannot be done until their child has weaned; sometimes it is recommended that the mother wait 3-6 months or longer after breastfeeding has ended before considering this surgery. These recommendations are based upon the idea that breastfeeding will cause changes in the curve of the cornea which will persist as long as breastfeeding continues. The concern with having Lasik surgery during lactation is that the surgery may need to be redone later if the mother's vision changes after weaning.

The post Breastfeeding and Lasik eye surgery first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding and Lasik eye surgery appeared first on KellyMom.com.