InfantRisk Center

Retinoid Skincare and Nursing: What New Moms Should Know

Breastfeeding Lifestyle June 24, 2025

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-counter (OTC) skincare or have been prescribed something stronger, it’s important to understand the differences between types of retinoids—and what you need to consider when breastfeeding.

Collagen Use While Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

Breastfeeding Nutrition Lifestyle

Collagen supplements are growing in popularity for their potential benefits to skin and joint health—but many breastfeeding parents are unsure whether they're safe to use while nursing. Here's what th...

MMR Vaccine in Lactation

Breastfeeding Research

The MMR vaccine is the best known way to prevent severe cases of measles. Measles is contagious to both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. Evidence supports that those who do receive the MMR vac...

Breastfeeding, Surgery, and Anesthesia

Breastfeeding

Breast milk confers both direct and indirect infant benefits through at least 6 months of age and is recommended by the WHO and AAP to continue until 24 months. General anesthesia and most perioperat...

Research

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.

Participate in Research

Amiodarone (Aratac, Cordarone)

Canagliflozin (Invoking, Invokamet)

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga, Xigduo, Qternmet)

Epclusa (Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir)

Empagliflozin (Jardiance, Synjardy, Glyxambi, Trijardy)

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

Mavyret (Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir)

MMR Vaccine (MMR or MMRV)

Seaweed soup