Breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infants that are essential for growth and development, however, breast milk typically contains an insufficient amount of vitamin D for breastfed infants. What does current research suggest?

It is common for pregnant women to want to put their baby’s health before their own, but in the case of depression lack of treatment can also pose risks. The benefits of treating depression often outweigh possible risks for the fetus, particularly when safe medications and monitoring are available.

The postpartum period can be a magical time when a mom finally gets to meet and spend time with their new baby. However, this time can also be challenging for many mothers.

If Botox injections have become a regular part of your wellness routine, you may wonder whether they are safe while breastfeeding. Let's take a look at the research.

Drinking alcohol doesn't have to be a barrier to safe breastfeeding. Use our calculator to find out how long it will take for alcohol to be eliminated from your breastmilk.

Learn which cough and cold medications are safe while breastfeeding, including decongestants, antihistamines, cough suppressants, and pain relievers. Expert guidance from InfantRisk.

For decades, prenatal vitamins have been available and recommended by providers. Pregnancy is a time of intense physiological change both for mother and baby, and appropriate supplementation of various vitamins and minerals is needed. But now there’s something new on the market – postnatal vitamins!

Esketamine can be part of the psychiatric management of treatment-resistant depression and its compatibility with breastfeeding is currently unknown. Esketamine likely penetrates breastmilk to a low degree. More information about the pharmacokinetics of this drug may help a breastfeeding mother make an informed decision regarding lactation and concurrent use of intranasal esketamine.