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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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Use of Exparel in Breastfeeding Mothers

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Tobacco Use

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Breastfeeding May Protect Against Celiac Disease

Breastfeeding
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Psychiatric Conditions Surrounding Pregnancy

Pregnancy
For most women, pregnancy is generally considered a period of emotional well-being for the woman and her family. However, many women suffer from an increased vulnerability to psychiatric conditions du...
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Gestational Diabetes

Pregnancy
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HYPOthyroidism and Pregnancy

Pregnancy
Thyroid diseases are among the most common endocrine disorders encountered during pregnancy. An overall incidence including overt and subclinical hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) during pregnancy ...
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HYPERthyroidism in Pregnancy

Pregnancy
Thyroid diseases are among the most common endocrine disorders encountered during pregnancy. The prevalence of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) during pregnancy ranges from 0.05 to 0.2%. The most ...
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Depression in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Breastfeeding
Clinical depression is more than just sadness. Although there are clear patterns, the symptoms can be very different from person to person. The most common symptom is called “anhedonia,” or no longer ...
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Breastfeeding
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term encompassing ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. These two syndromes of chronic inflammation commonly affect women of childbearing age. About 1...