InfantRisk Center

Cosmetic Fillers and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

Breastfeeding Lifestyle August 6, 2025

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 article breaks down what we know about the safety of cosmetic fillers during lactation, including how they work, whether they get into breast milk, and what to consider if you’re thinking about treatment.

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...

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...

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.

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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)