Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Good am mum and doc in the house. I had my baby thru cs on 20th of june . After then i was given antibiotics and pain killers in the hospital. I will like to know if the drug will not have effect on my baby by breastfeeding her. Thank you

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Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

Yes, virtually all antibiotics taken by mouth are safe to use while breastfeeding. One easy test is whether it's an antibiotic that is given to newborns. If so, it's also safe for a mother to take that antibiotic while breastfeeding

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