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Is milk from a mother taking echinacea safe for premature babies, particularly in the donor milk / milk bank situation? Recipients are generally under 1 500g. If not, then what would be a safe waiting period? If it is not safe for premature babies, is it safe for bigger babies to receive this milk and if so from what weight/ age?
- The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants' pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN. To ask a question, Create an Account or Login.