Many women are eager to lose weight after childbirth. However, a common concern is how to do so safely without compromising milk supply. Self-compassion is very important in this process as societal pressure for women to quickly revert to their "normal" state is often unrealistic. It's normal for it to take 6 to 12 months for a woman's body to return to its pre-pregnancy weight. In this article, we will discuss how to safely lose weight during lactation.

In recent decades, domperidone has gained popularity in the breastfeeding community and has been used off-label to treat low milk supply. Domperidone’s major drawbacks are rare, but severe, including heart complications (cardiac arrhythmias due to QT-prolongation), weight gain, and anxiety or depression when it is discontinued. Average increases in daily milk volume are around 1.7 ounces (60 mL), which can be significant for premature infants, but less so for babies as they grow older. Currently domperidone is banned in the United States (US) and its consumption may complicate receiving healthcare in the US.

Rain, shine, winter, summer, or any time spent outdoors leaves skin vulnerable to damage from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Regularly wearing sunscreen is clinically proven to reduce the risk of squamous cell carcinoma by about 40% and melanoma by about 50% (Sander, 2020). Additionally, daily sunscreen use plays a big role in antiaging prevention, a hot topic for women of all ages! Breastfeeding moms often know sunscreen isn’t recommended for babies until they are 6 months old. This raises questions about sunscreen safety when breastfeeding. The short answer is: use sunscreen (preferably non-nanoparticle zinc oxide). The long answer? Keep reading.

Complementary feeding can be an exciting opportunity for your child to explore new foods and develop their palate. When trying allergenic foods for the first time, children should be monitored for the development of wheezing, hives, vomiting, and diarrhea. Children with eczema and allergic rhinitis are at high risk of having food allergies and may desire to try allergenic foods for the first time with a clinician present. Recent AAP guidelines recommend against delaying the introduction of allergenic foods, even with children at high risk of having food allergies.

The InfantRisk Center receives daily inquiries regarding herbal supplements and their safety. In this article, we will discuss why we have not historically given recommendations regarding herbals and the difficulty regarding this topic.

In this article you will find the most commonly questioned cold and flu medications and supplements for use during pregnancy along with safety data.

Migraines are very common in women of childbearing ages and can range from mild to debilitating. Many women feel that if they become pregnant or decide to breastfeed, that their options will be limited and they will have to live in severe pain for the safety of their baby. While some classes of medications can be problematic, there are many that can still be helpful and are safe during pregnancy and lactation. Below, you will find quick and concise information about your options.

Migraines are very common in women of childbearing ages and can range from mild to debilitating. Many women feel that if they become pregnant or decide to breastfeed, that their options will be limited and they will have to live in severe pain for the safety of their baby. While some classes of medications can be problematic, there are many that can still be helpful and are safe during pregnancy and lactation. Below, you will find quick and concise information about your options.

Breastfeeding with mercury fillings or after dental amalgam restoration is likely safe, and the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks. Extra-cautious mothers could choose not to breastfeed for the first three days post-amalgam restoration, but the difference in infant risk will be minuscule.