Dear Dr Hale
I am currently breastfeeding my 2 and a half year old infant often daily and at night.
Is it safe for me to take Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) for about two weeks? The herbal doctor I saw said it is. I thought it better to check.
Thank you.
- 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.