Can nursing mothers take pills, and which ones?
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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During the entire period of pregnancy for the woman there was an almost complete ban on taking any medication. But now the child was born, and the next regular stage begins for the mother - the period of breastfeeding. Most often, it lasts not nine months, like a pregnancy, but much longer - on average up to one and a half to two years, or even more. Therefore, the next question inevitably affects almost every woman: can nursing mothers take pills, and which ones? After all, the chance to harm the baby when feeding is no lower than when it was being harvested? Let's try to understand this difficult topic.
What medications can be taken nursing mom?
If you open a few instructions to different medicines, you can see that in most of them in the column “Use during breastfeeding” means: “no data”, “the effect has not been studied”, “no studies have been conducted”, etc.
Indeed, it is often easier for the manufacturer to write such a phrase than to pay for additional expensive research. Therefore, the fact that such drugs are not recommended due to lack of confidence in their safety does not mean anything.
As a rule, most medical practitioners are guided by how dangerous a drug can be. Therefore, the basic rule for nursing mothers should be this: consult your doctor before taking any medication. It is fine to read the instructions, but you should not take the medicines yourself and without an appointment.
The undesirable and negative effects of pills and mixtures on the health and well-being of infants can be determined by the following number of factors:
- how toxic the drug is to the child’s body;
- to what extent it penetrates into breast milk, and how much such milk does the baby drink;
- Does the medicine interfere with the full development of the child’s body?
- if the active substance gets to the child, then how quickly and to what extent it is displayed;
- whether the drug is taken once or whether the mother requires prolonged treatment;
- whether there is an individual response of the mother or child’s organisms to the drug;
- Is there a high risk of developing allergies in the baby?
Among all medicines, there are always more toxic and less toxic to the human body. Therefore, for a nursing mother, in any case, you can pick up pills, which, when taken, do not have to pause or even complete breastfeeding.
The optimal therapeutic regimen that does not interfere with breastfeeding will be determined by the doctor, who will first carefully study the pharmacological properties of the drugs.
According to statistics, often nursing mother resorts to taking pills in cases where it is possible to do without them. Many methods are known to cure, for example, a cough or sore throat without taking medication inside.
Nursing mothers pills are recommended to be taken only when it is really needed, and without this, cure becomes impossible.
If the medicine is necessary, and it can adversely affect the baby, mothers are advised to stop breastfeeding: nevertheless, it is necessary to further express milk in order to stimulate its production and after completing the treatment, resume feeding the baby.
What medicines can a nursing mother have at a temperature?
If the nursing mother has a fever, then first you need to find out the cause of the problem: it can be a cold, poisoning, mastitis or lactostasis. In breast diseases, it is better to immediately consult a doctor, as self-medication is fraught with unpleasant consequences. In case of mild poisoning or a small cold, you can try to cure yourself. However, if the temperature reaches 39 ° C, then you should visit a doctor.
Immediately it is worth noting that the increase in temperature is not a reason to stop breastfeeding. In case of a slight indisposition, you can do without taking pills, for example, perform the following actions:
- drink plenty of warm water throughout the day — for example, chamomile or raspberry tea;
- if the baby is not allergic, then you can add honey and lemon to tea;
- wipe the body with a wet towel (you can use an acetic mixture consisting of 50 ml of water and 30 ml of vinegar, but no more);
- Acetic compress can be applied to the forehead.
Nursing mothers take pills on temperature is allowed only when rates reach 38 ° C or more.
Many medicines are able to "beat down" the temperature quickly enough: for example, we are talking about such tablets as Teraflu, Coldrex, etc. But with breastfeeding, these funds can not be taken, since they fully penetrate into the milk and even change its structure. Banned also known to many citramon.
The most recommended tablets for nursing mothers are:
- Paracetamol - this drug passes into breast milk, but in very small amounts. It is allowed to take one tablet three times a day, with an interval of at least four hours between doses. The ultimate term of treatment with Paracetamol without a doctor's prescription is three days.
- Children's Nurofen (Ibuprofen) tablets can be taken if Paracetamol does not have the desired effect. It is optimal to take one tablet no more than four times a day. If within three days there is no significant improvement, then you should come to the doctor for advice.
Exceeding the dosage of even approved tablets to a nursing mother should be avoided, since any medicine affects the blood picture and the liver in varying degrees, and also alters the taste and structure of breast milk.
What is the cough medicine for a nursing mother?
The treatment of cough in a nursing mother is not an easy task, because such a symptom can accompany not only the common cold, but also viral diseases. Therefore, it is better to contact the doctor who will listen to your breath, diagnose it, and prescribe the appropriate treatment with pills or other drugs that are approved for feeding. The fact is that a running inflammatory process in the respiratory system can quickly be complicated by other pathological conditions, which in the future will require more complex treatment with the use of stronger and more complex drugs. That's when lactation really have to stop.
In case of a slight productive cough, a nursing mom may be recommended to seek alternative medicine if the doctor is not against it.
What pills can advise the doctor to a nursing mother (from the category of drugs allowed in the lactation period):
- Ambroxol, Lasolvan - to increase the secretion and excretion of mucus and optimize coughing, take one tablet twice a day, after meals, with water. If you adhere to this regimen, then suspend breastfeeding is not necessary.
- Mukaltin - as a bronchodilator and sekretolitika, to reduce the frequency of cough attacks and their intensity, take 2 tablets 4 times a day before meals, with plenty of fluids. There is no need to suspend breastfeeding for the period of treatment.
Such tablets as ACC, as well as drugs with plantain, thyme, licorice, anise, are not recommended to be taken without consulting a doctor.
What are the cures for flu, colds and colds can be nursing moms?
Viral and microbial infections are dangerous, above all, by a high probability of complications. In addition, not all pills are shown for nursing mothers.
The first thing a doctor suggests to a woman is to drink plenty of water. You can drink herbal tea, chest picking, various fruit drinks (if the baby is not allergic to berries) and just pure warm water.
Symptomatic treatment is allowed. For example, to lower the temperature, you can drink Paracetamol or Nurofen tablets (by the way, you should forget about Acetylsalicylic acid during the feeding period).
Consider other common pills, the reception of which causes many questions in nursing mothers:
- Ingavirin - this drug blocks the intracellular introduction of the virus, inhibits the process of its reproduction. It is usually taken for treatment or for prophylaxis. But here it is undesirable to take this medicine to nursing mothers. The only possible option is to stop feeding for the entire period of treatment. Ingavirin after penetrating the baby’s bloodstream can cause dizziness, tachycardia and many other extremely undesirable symptoms.
- Arbidol is a preparation of an artificially created prototype of human interferon, which speeds up recovery and significantly alleviates the symptoms of a viral disease. However, experts do not have information about whether it is possible to take such pills to nursing mothers: experiments with Arbidol were carried out only on animals. And, although such experiments have shown the relative safety of the drug, no one can accurately answer the question about the possibility of its administration during lactation. What you certainly do not need to do is treat yourself. Arbidol treatment should be discussed with a doctor, and the sooner the better. After all, interferons should be taken already at the first symptoms of ARVI. If you are late with the first pill, then further treatment with Arbidol will be meaningless.
- Anaferon is tablets containing antibodies to γ-interferon. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect and is approved for use by nursing mothers: its main abilities are to prevent the development of complications, to accelerate recovery. Most lactating women and their babies tolerate Anaferon's intake very well. Allergy to the drug is observed only in individual cases. The main thing is compliance with the recommended dosage:
- immediately after the discovery of painful symptoms, tablets are taken one at a time every half hour, and so on for two hours;
- then during the day they take one more tablet every three hours;
- the next day and thereafter, take one tablet in the morning, afternoon, and evening — that is, three times a day.
The duration of the treatment course is determined by the doctor individually.
- Antigrippin is a combination drug based on paracetamol, chlorphenamine, ascorbic acid and other components. Tablets have a pronounced anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and antihistamine effect: the main signs of a viral infection disappear in a short time, and recovery is accelerated. However, doctors do not recommend taking Antigrippin to lactating mothers, as these pills are quite toxic for a child’s body. If there is an urgent need for treatment with such pills, then lactation is interrupted.
- Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic remedy that is able to safely and effectively resist viral invasion. The composition of the drug is simple and is represented by an extract from the liver and heart tissues of the Barbarian duck, as well as sucrose and lactose. Tablets are recommended to be taken immediately after the discovery of the first symptoms of the disease, a quarter of an hour before meals, or between meals. During the first day, take three doses of the drug with an interval between doses of six hours. Over the next day, you should take one dose every twelve hours. Prophylactic administration consists of taking one dose daily at the same time for one week. Tablets (granules) are kept in the oral cavity until complete resorption.
Despite the relative safety of Oscillococcinum, nursing mothers are allowed to take tablets only after talking with the doctor. All the same, we can not exclude the possibility of an allergic reaction - both in the mother and the baby.
What is the cure for sore throat nursing mom?
A sore throat is not a reason to take pills right away. Especially when it comes to nursing mom. Of course, a woman would rather get rid of an unpleasant, painful sensation, but recovery can be accelerated by other methods, for example:
- gargling with Furacilin solution (take one tablet per cup of warm water, gargle 5-6 times a day);
- rinsing with salt-soda solution (take ½ tsp. Of baking soda, the same amount of sea salt and a couple of drops of iodine per cup of warm water, rinse 5-6 times a day);
- irrigation of tonsils with Chlorophyllipt spray, at least three times a day (or lubrication with a similar oil solution);
- Irrigation of tonsils with spray Ingalipt or Hexoral.
From tablets to the feeding mothers it is possible to offer unless known Septefril and Lizobakt. Septefril dissolve in the oral cavity one tablet 5 times a day. Lizobact is also kept in the mouth until completely dissolved, two tablets three times a day. However, it should be noted that of all types of treatment, the use of tablets during breastfeeding is less preferable.
What is the cure for pain in the head can be nursing mom?
Analgesics can be quite dangerous pills for nursing mothers and their babies. Some components of these drugs can cause an allergic reaction in children, diarrhea or sleep disturbance. To avoid trouble, you should not choose their own pills. Pain in the head can be caused by many factors, so medicines cannot be taken "at random." It is important to know exactly how the drug will work, and whether it will be safe for the infant.
- Ascofen is a combination of acetylsalicylic acid, paracetamol and caffeine, so these tablets help to cope with the headache caused by overwork and low blood pressure. But, as you know, Aspirin can not be taken during lactation, and caffeine can adversely affect the condition of the baby. Therefore, if a nursing mother wants to take Askofen, she will have to stop feeding for the entire period of therapy (and even a few days longer). More than five days in a row this drug should not be taken.
- Analgin - this pill is strictly forbidden to receive nursing mothers. Analgin - toxic drug, which has already been confirmed by many studies. It is able to disrupt the structure of milk, interfere with blood formation processes, violate the functionality of the urinary system. In addition, Analgin changes the blood picture: it is unsafe to take it even to a relatively healthy person.
- Nimesil, or Nimesulide, according to the instructions should not be used during breastfeeding. But in practice, doctors allow one-time take a pill, although it should stop feeding for one day. Further process can be renewed.
For headaches associated with spasm of cerebral vessels, you can take No-shpu - it will not have any negative effect if the tablet is taken by a nursing mother one-time, in the amount of one piece. If long-term treatment with No-Spa is intended, then the woman will have to temporarily stop the feeding process in order to avoid the toxic effect of the drug on the children's body. By the way, there is no particular difference between No-shpa and Drotaverine pills. These drugs are considered analogues of each other.
If a headache in a nursing mother is associated with an increase in blood pressure, with spasm of cerebral vessels, you can take the relatively safe papol tablet, which is a combination of dibazole and papaverine. If Papazol is taken one-time, then you only need to decant the portion of milk that is taken after taking the pill - that is, skip one feeding, replacing it with pre-prepared milk or a mixture. No other changes in feeding the baby do not need: then you can breastfeed, as before. But with prolonged and regular use of lactation should be suspended.
What kind of allergy medicine can a nursing mom have?
Itching, rashes on the body, swelling, shortness of breath - this is one of the main signs of allergy. Sometimes an allergic reaction is so severe that it is impossible to do without the use of drugs. But - what about lactation? It is clear that the external application of antihistamine ointments and creams is acceptable for nursing mothers. Is it possible to take pills with a similar effect?
Antihistamine medicines - the main means capable of stopping an allergic reaction - are divided into three pharmaceutical generations.
Drugs belonging to the first generation are the most well-known and are distinguished by an additional undesirable effect - some hypnotic effect on the body. The fact is that such drugs overcome the physiological membrane between the circulatory system and the central nervous system, inhibiting its efficiency. The most popular drugs in this category are:
- Suprastin - not indicated for use by lactating patients, due to the high probability of sleep disorders, irritability and moodiness in the baby. The full spectrum of Suprastin on a child is not fully investigated.
- Clemastin is contraindicated for use by nursing mothers, due to the oppression of the psychological state of the infant, inhibition of milk secretion.
- Diprazin is an allergy-blocking agent that can be given to a nursing mother only once. Prolonged treatment with Diprazin in this period is prohibited.
- Diphenhydramine - this medicine is allowed to be taken by nursing mothers, but under certain conditions:
- if the baby is older than 3 months;
- if the baby is not underweight;
- if a woman takes the minimum possible amount of the drug with a minimum course of treatment.
Antihistamine drugs, which belong to the second generation, do not particularly affect the work of the central nervous system and do not form a dependence on treatment. However, they can disrupt the frequency of cardiac activity and increase the load on the liver. Of these drugs lactating mothers allowed: Cetirizine, Loratadin. Relative safety has Terfenadine - subject to a single dose. Prolonged treatment with these pills is prohibited. The popular drug Ebastine is also banned if the patient is breastfeeding.
Antiallergic third generation - the most popular and safe. In most cases, they are allowed to be prescribed to nursing mothers, but during the entire therapeutic course, the baby’s well-being must be monitored, and for any suspicious signs, contact a pediatrician. What drugs belong to the third group:
- Levocetirizine - taken once a day, one tablet.
- Desloratadine - take 5 mg (one tablet) once a day.
- Fexofenadine - taken before meals, a pill once a day.
What medicine for diarrhea can be nursing mom?
Diarrhea, which is manifested by rapid and loose stools, can be provoked by various causes. If it is caused by eating disorders or stress, then to normalize it is enough just to reconsider your diet and eliminate the source of stress. If the reason is a violation of intestinal microflora or helminthic invasion, then you should consult with the doctor, who will prescribe appropriate medicines to the problem, allowed to receive nursing mothers. You may need to pass an analysis of feces.
Infectious diseases and poisoning become the most dangerous cause of loose stools: these painful conditions also require urgent medical attention.
If diarrhea is not accompanied by vomiting or fever, there is no blood in the stool, there is no abdominal pain, then most likely it is a stress or alimentary diarrhea. What kind of pills can a nursing mother take to reduce the frequency of urge and soothe irritated bowels?
- Atoxyl is a preparation of silicon dioxide, enterosorbent, which is practically not absorbed in the intestinal cavity and therefore can not penetrate into breast milk. Atoxil take 7 g 2-3 times a day, for 3-5 days.
- Activated carbon is a well-known sorbent, inexpensive, but quite effective for dyspepsia, foodborne toxicoinfections, poisonings. To normalize the stool, it may be enough to take three tablets, three each in the morning, afternoon and evening. In case of poisoning, the dosage should be increased to 4-8 tablets 3-4 times a day. The tablets are thoroughly crushed and swallowed, squeezed with plenty of water. For nursing mothers such a drug is absolutely safe.
- Sorbex is a drug, which is a granular medical charcoal, which is not absorbed in the intestinal cavity, does not cause disturbances of the microbiocenosis. Sorbeks consumed between meals, 2-4 capsules three times a day. The duration of treatment is from three days to two weeks. No negative information about the effect of this drug on the state of the baby being breastfed has been reported.
What is the cure for constipation nursing mom?
Constipation is a frequent symptom accompanying the postpartum period. Impaired intestinal motility often becomes the result of several factors at once: changes in hormonal levels, injuries received during childbirth, malnutrition with the prevalence of easily digestible foods, sedentary pastime, stress and lack of sleep.
Many medicines with a laxative property for nursing mothers are prohibited. For example, a woman should not be treated with constipation with Regulax, Gutalax, etc. However, approved drugs still exist, for example:
- Lactulose is a drug safe for nursing women. However, the doctor should select the dosage individually (from 10 to 45 ml in the morning at breakfast).
- Duphalac (Duphalac) is a drug based on lactulose. The dosage is also calculated individually - from 10 to 45 ml, once a day.
- Flax seeds are a natural and safe remedy that will quickly eliminate constipation associated with lazy bowel syndrome, or with a sedentary lifestyle. In the morning, eat one tablespoon of flaxseed (without a slide) on an empty stomach, chew well and drink a cup of water. The effect is intensified, if instead of water, flax is washed down with fresh kefir.
If the chair of a nursing mother does not return to normal with the help of the listed means, then you need to consult a doctor by signing up for an individual appointment with him.
What drugs for worms can be nursing moms?
If the analysis of the feces of the nursing mother indicated the presence of worms in it, then treatment should be followed. Sometimes this analysis is carried out three times, because the first time the parasites are not always found.
Pills nursing mothers prescribed, if at the moment there are no other health problems. For example, during the period of infections and inflammatory pathologies, helminth excretion is not involved.
Medicines such as Levamisole (in pharmacies it is most often represented by Decaris) and Mebendazole, or Albendazole (better known as Vermox or Wormil) are expressly prohibited for nursing mothers.
And only a few antihelminth drugs can be prescribed to nursing mothers:
- Piperazine - its use is important for ascariasis or enterobiasis. The treatment regimen is determined individually, and the therapy is carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
- Pyrantel - used in enterobiasis, ascariasis, ankylostomiasis. The drug is taken one-time, so this treatment is much more convenient than other similar means. To minimize the negative effects of Pyrantel on the baby, it is recommended to pre-express the milk and carry out bottle feeding during the day after taking the pills.
Can I take antibiotics to a nursing mother?
Absolutely all antibiotics are able to penetrate into the mother's milk and, accordingly, into the baby’s bloodstream. As a result, intoxication, digestive disorders, diarrhea, allergic manifestations, insomnia or drowsiness, etc., may occur in infants. But it happens that a nursing mother cannot do without antibiotic therapy. Previously, this required a temporary refusal of lactation. Now, doctors offer a number of antibiotics, which are considered relatively safe for an infant.
Most often, nursing mothers are allowed three groups of antibacterial agents:
- Penicillin antibiotics (Amoxicillin, Penicillin - these drugs have low toxicity, get into the milk in a small amount, but can cause diarrhea and rashes on the baby's skin);
- antibiotics aminoglycosides (Gentamicin enters the milk in a small volume, but can cause a change in the intestinal flora of the baby);
- cephalosporin antibiotics (Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone - in small quantities are in the milk, but can cause diarrhea and increased bleeding).
Other similar drugs - for example, those that belong to the macrolide group, are rarely prescribed and only against the background of the suspension of feeding. Undesirable drugs are Erythromycin, Midekamitsin, Sumamed: they can cause allergies and digestive disorders in the baby.
Tetracycline, Metronidazole, Levomycetinum, Clindamycin tablets are absolutely prohibited for lactating mothers.
How to calm the nervous system of a nursing mother?
Stress state in a nursing mother is a frequent occurrence. A significant role is played by a dramatic change in lifestyle, as well as lack of sleep, feelings and fears. Some women develop depressive conditions. How to calm the nervous system without harming the baby?
- Valerianka, valerian tablets - suitable for lactating mothers, stabilize mood, improve sleep, relieve neuroses. As a rule, take one tablet 1-2 times a day: during lactation this dose is not recommended to exceed. The duration of the intake is also limited - you should not drink tablets for more than ten days in a row.
- Validol is suitable for the treatment of cardiac neurosis, but breastfeeding mothers are advised to drink it with caution. In addition to isovaleric acid, menthol is present in Validol, which can lead to depression of the nervous system, nausea, and allergies in the baby. If a woman suffers from angina, then she should consult with a doctor in advance about which medication to take for a possible attack. Most likely, the medical specialist will advise any effective replacement for such pills as Validol.
- Glycine is an absolutely safe pill for nursing mothers and even babies (they may be prescribed by a pediatrician in case of anxious sleep and excessive anxiety of the baby). Glycine has almost no side effects. A woman is allowed to take 1-2 tablets three times a day, or only for the night. Do not swallow the pill: it is absorbed in the oral cavity.
Can a nursing mother take vitamins?
Most nursing mothers try to maximize their diet, so that the baby gets all the necessary nutrients and other beneficial substances. Often, for this it is necessary to take additional vitamin preparations. They are needed for the woman herself to recover faster from pregnancy and childbirth.
Especially the baby and his mother need vitamins of group B, ascorbic acid, vitamins A and E. It happens that the doctor recommends taking special vitamin-mineral complexes, which include not only vitamins, but also the necessary mineral components.
Nursing mothers better to abandon the independent choice of vitamin aids, entrusting this crucial step to the doctor. Due to this, it is possible to prevent an allergic reaction in the infant, or other negative consequences.
Which of the vitamin and mineral preparations cause the most questions for women?
- Iodomarin - it is prescribed, if there is a shortage of iodine in the body of a nursing mother, or certain diseases of the thyroid gland. Lactation is not a reason for drug withdrawal. On the contrary, many doctors even advise taking such pills, if there are appropriate indications for this. Of course, the first time you take the medicine, you must carefully monitor the condition of the baby. He may experience problems such as an allergic reaction, a change in stool, etc. As a rule, nursing mothers take 200 mcg of iodomarin immediately after a meal.
- Calcium D 3 Nicomede is a drug that can provide both a nursing mother and her baby with enough calcium. The drug is not contraindicated during lactation, if the woman complies with the dosage prescribed by the doctor. The fact is that excessive calcium intake in the body can cause fatigue, sleep disturbances, loss of attention, and even lead to the development of a depressive state. Doctors advise nursing mothers to take calcium tablets one at a time twice a day.
- Elevit pronatal is a complex remedy that is usually advised for women to take during pregnancy. When breastfeeding this drug is also in demand: on the Internet you can find a lot of approving reviews from nursing mothers who took this multivitamin remedy. Elevit is taken daily, once a day, in the amount of one tablet. Do not increase the dose yourself: an excess of vitamins can lead to nausea, headaches, and digestive disorders. In addition, the baby sometimes has an undesirable reaction to the medication. It is important to observe the infant during the first few days after the start of taking Elevit. If there are any signs of allergy, the remedy is canceled.
- Fish oil is a natural food supplement, which can be purchased at pharmacies in the form of oily liquid bottles or capsules. Fish oil is used to prevent osteoporosis, metabolic disorders, anemia, etc. However, it is undesirable for nursing mothers to take this remedy, since it can significantly affect the structure of milk and change its fat content. As a result, the mother may develop lactostasis. The child may respond to the admission of the mother of fish oil disorder of the digestive process, an allergic reaction.
- Sorbifer - is prescribed for iron deficiency anemia, as well as for its prevention. Sorbifer is allowed to apply to nursing mothers at a dosage of 1 tablet up to 2 times a day. The duration of use - until normalization of hemoglobin in the bloodstream.
- Maltofer - often used to correct hemoglobin levels in nursing mothers. If a woman is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, then Maltofer should be taken in 100-300 mg daily. For prophylactic purposes, it is enough to take up to 100 mg of the drug per day. The course of treatment can be long - from several months to six months, according to indications. A common side effect of Maltofer is the darkening of feces. This is a normal reaction that does not require discontinuation of the drug.
Can a nursing mother take a hot bath?
With tablets allowed lactating mothers, we figured out. In conclusion, I want to raise another topical question: is a nursing mother allowed to take a hot bath? After all, sometimes you want to calm down, relax, relieve tension and fatigue, which especially leans on newly-made mothers. By the way, such a bath perfectly eliminates the manifestations of postpartum depression, helps the nervous system and the body as a whole recover.
Before you start filling the bath, you need to familiarize yourself with some of the nuances. Thus, the reproductive system returns to its former state not immediately after birth. Reduction of the birth canal is a long process, and if you do not let it complete, then there is a danger of microbial penetration and the development of inflammatory processes in the genital area.
It is believed that the closure of the cervix and the restoration of its functionality occurs in about 1-2 months. Up to this point, it is not recommended to take any, including a hot bath, to nursing mothers, otherwise you can “earn” a lot of problems - from inflammation of external injuries and stitches to endometritis, etc.
To accurately navigate in time, you can observe the postpartum secretions: as soon as they are fully completed, it will be possible to think about such a water procedure as a bath. However, the water in it should not be hot - no more than 40 ° C.
Cool water is also undesirable, as it may lead to a deterioration in the outflow of breast milk.
You should not take a bath if there are problems in the nipples - for example, cracks or other tissue integrity problems. First you need to cure the skin, and only then think about the water procedure.
Is it possible for a nursing mother to take pills, and which of them are safer, we figured out. It remains to wish good health to both the mother and the baby: it is better to stay healthy so that you do not have to take risks and take any, even the most inoffensive medicines.
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