Ease Moms' Fears About Using Antibiotics While Breastfeeding
August 2017
Which oral antibiotics are safe to use while breastfeeding?
Most are okay. As a rule of thumb, antibiotics that are safe to give to an infant are generally okay during breastfeeding...especially since infants usually have less exposure through breast milk.
Be aware of considerations that may guide which antibiotic to use.
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