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How to Report Infant Medication Side Effects from Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding September 16, 2025
If you notice changes in your baby while breastfeeding on medication—even something as small as fussiness or diarrhea—it may be worth reporting. Many parents don’t realize that these experiences can be shared with regulatory bodies (like the FDA through the MedWatch program). These agencies monitor for patterns in reporting, helping improve medication safety and protect other families. Your report could make a difference.
Cosmetic Fillers and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know
Breastfeeding Lifestyle
Thinking about getting dermal fillers while breastfeeding? You’re not alone—many parents want to feel more like themselves after having a baby but also want to make safe, informed choices. This articl...
Microneedling While Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know
Breastfeeding Lifestyle
Microneedling is a popular skincare treatment used to improve things like fine lines, acne scars, and uneven skin tone. If you’re breastfeeding and considering microneedling, you might be wondering if...
Retinoid Skincare and Nursing: What New Moms Should Know
Breastfeeding Lifestyle
Retinoids are widely recognized as one of the most effective ingredients in dermatology, commonly used to treat acne, signs of aging, and other skin conditions. Whether you're browsing over-the-counte...

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Every year, the InfantRisk Center publishes studies on the transfer of various drugs into breast milk. We invite you to review these studies and consider participating in one of them. Participation is simple: you will need to collect samples of your breast milk at regular intervals, freeze them, and send them to our laboratories using prepaid overnight mailing. Your involvement will greatly contribute to our research and help ensure the safety of medications for breastfeeding mothers.

 

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Amiodarone (Aratac, Cordarone)

Cannabis (Marijuana)

Canagliflozin (Invoking, Invokamet)

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga, Xigduo, Qternmet)

Doxylamine (Unisom)

Empagliflozin (Jardiance, Synjardy, Glyxambi, Trijardy)

Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

Lugol’s Solution, SSKI (Iodine; common before thyroidectomy)

Memantine (Namenda)

Meloxicam (Mobic)

Naproxen (Aleve)

Seaweed soup

Stimulants

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Is Medical-Grade Honey Applied on the Nipple Safe for Use while Breastfeeding?

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Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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