Transcription of Medicines in breastfeeding - Royal Women's Hospital
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Medicines IN breastfeeding JUNE 2018 PAGE 1 OF 4 Breast milk provides babies with unique nutrients that are ideal for their immune protection, growth and development. If you are concerned about the safety of any Medicines you are taking while breastfeeding , seek the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. This factsheet contains general advice only; it is not intended to replace the individual care and advice of your healthcare provider. It does not include information about all side effects and should be read together with the product information provided with Medicines .
Medicines taken by breastfeeding mothers may pass into breast milk, usually in small quantities and rarely affects breastfed babies. *For information on the use of herbal and traditional medicines please refer to the Herbal Medicines in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding factsheet. Is it safe to use prescription medicine while I am breastfeeding?
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