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Every year my center publishes drugs studies and with information about the transfer of selected drugs into their mothers milk. Take a look at these drugs and see if you might be willing to participate in one of these studies. They are really easy, just collect samples of your milk every few hours, freeze them,  and send them back to my laboratories. We pay for overnight mailing.

 

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Nurturing with Nature: Herbal Research Woes

The InfantRisk Center receives daily inquiries regarding herbal supplements and their safety. In this article, we will discuss why we have not historically given recommendations regarding herbals and the difficulty regarding this topic.
Migraine Management in Breastfeeding (A quick reference)
Migraines are very common in women of childbearing ages and can range from mild to debilitating. Man...
Mercury Dental Fillings while Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding with mercury fillings or after dental amalgam restoration is likely safe, and the bene...
Is Medical-Grade Honey Applied on the Nipple Safe for Use while Breastfeeding?
When medical-grade honey (like MediHoney) is used by breastfeeding moms on cracked nipples, it is p...

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Updated Hours Effective March 6, 2023

Monday - Friday 8 AM to 3 PM

Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

It is common for pregnant women to want to put their baby’s health before their own, but in the case of depression lack of treatment can also pose risks. The benefits of treating depression often outw...

Antidepressant Use While Breastfeeding: What should I know?

The postpartum period can be a magical time when a mom finally gets to meet and spend time with their new baby. However, this time can also be challenging for many mothers.

Botox Injections and Breastfeeding

If Botox injections have become a regular part of your wellness routine, you may wonder whether they are safe while breastfeeding. Let's take a look at the research.

Alcohol & Breastfeeding: What’s your time-to-zero?

Drinking alcohol doesn't have to be a barrier to safe breastfeeding. Use our calculator to find out how long it will take for alcohol to be eliminated from your breastmilk.

Postnatal Vitamins While Breastfeeding

For decades, prenatal vitamins have been available and recommended by providers. Pregnancy is a time of intense physiological change both for mother and baby, and appropriate supplementation of variou...

Esketamine and Breastfeeding

Esketamine can be part of the psychiatric management of treatment-resistant depression and its compatibility with breastfeeding is currently unknown. Esketamine likely penetrates breastmilk to a low d...

Antibodies, the Immune System, & Breastfeeding: The Basics

Antibodies are a known benefit of breastfeeding. A specific type of antibody found in breastmilk, IgA, protects infants from infections.

COVID-19 Vaccines, Mechanisms, and Breast Milk Antibodies

Infants’ immune systems are immature, so they rely on maternal antibodies given through breast milk. Maternal vaccination and subsequent breastfeeding can provide the benefits of vaccination to infant...

Fad Diets During Pregnancy

It seems there is always a new diet that becomes “trendy” or popular in the media, many of which tout “healthier” or “clean” eating. It is important to consider that such diets may have negative effec...