Although many medications are safe to take when you're breastfeeding, most drugs will get into your milk to some degree and may even affect your milk supply.;
✍️ drugs affect a breastfeeding baby
All drugs you take while breastfeeding may pass into your breastmilk. The amount that passes into the milk depends on: 😊the type of drug 😊thedose 😊the level of the drug in your body when the baby breastfeeds.;
✍️Is your medication short-acting or long-acting?
When possible, use short-acting medications; .Short-acting medicines are best taken immediately after a nursing session, while longer-acting medicines should be taken just before your baby's longest sleep period.
✍️When to express and store your milk ,,?? If your doctor needs to prescribe a potentially harmful drug for a short time, you may express and store your milk until the medication is cleared from your body.;
Note:- To be safe, check with your doctor before taking either prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicines.
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Dr Manisha Mehra
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26 Jul 2019