Can I take medicine while breastfeeding?


While most medicines are safe to take while you are breastfeeding, there might be some that may adversely affect either your baby or your breast milk production. — PP

Breastfeeding is important as it provides the ideal nutrition for your infant and is necessary for your baby’s healthy growth and development.

It also helps reduce the incidence and severity of infectious diseases in your child.

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