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Every year, the InfantRisk Center publishes studies on the transfer of various drugs into breast milk. We invite you to review these studies and consider participating in one of them. Participation is simple: you will need to collect samples of your breast milk at regular intervals, freeze them, and send them to our laboratories using prepaid overnight mailing. Your involvement will greatly contribute to our research and help ensure the safety of medications for breastfeeding mothers.

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Atomoxetine (Strattera)

Brexpiprazole (Rexulti)

Brivaracetam (Briviact)

Carprazine (Vraylar)

Doxylamine + Pyridoxine (Diclegis)

Guanfacine (Intuniv)

Lacosamide (Vimpat)

Lurasidone (Latuda)

Medical Cannabis

Suvorexant (Belsomra)

Tirzepatide (Monjaro)

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A Collaborative Approach: How to Talk to Your Provider About Medications and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding September 17, 2024
Empower yourself with knowledge and confidence, and remember that you have the right to question and understand the healthcare decisions that affect you and your baby.
Weight Loss in Lactation
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Domperidone and Low Milk Supply
Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding Lifestyle
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Breastfeeding In Infancy May Slow Onset Of Adult Schizophrenia.

Breastfeeding
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder, which causes severely impaired thinking, emotions, and unusual behaviors. Schizophrenic patients are typically unable to recognize sensory stimuli and may have e...
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Breastfeeding May Lower The Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis

Breastfeeding
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Probiotic Supplements

Maternal Probiotic Use during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding May Reduce the Risk of Eczema

Pregnancy Breastfeeding
A recent study has suggested that use of probiotics in pregnancy and breastfeeding may reduce the risk of eczema in infants. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is the term  broadly applied to a ...
Otitis Media

Breastfeeding and Otitis media In Infants

Breastfeeding
Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It is characterized by pain, dizziness, and partial loss of hearing. The prevalence of early-onset otitis ...
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Breastfeeding May Protect Infants Against Cancers

Breastfeeding
Cancer is the leading cause of death among U.S children between infancy and 15 years of age. Approximately 11,210 new cases of pediatric cancer were diagnosed in children 0–14 years of age in 2011. A ...
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Breastfeeding May Reduce The Risk Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome:

Breastfeeding
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby, usually during sleep. It is also called as crib death.It is the leading cause of post neonatal death in develo...
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Breastfeeding May Decrease The Risk Of Ovarian Cancer

Breastfeeding
Ovarian cancer is a malignant growth arising from the ovary. In the US almost 20,000 cases of ovarian cancer were reported in 2006. Symptoms may include: bloating, pelvic pain, abdominal pressure, abd...
Breastfeeding baby

Breastfeeding in Infancy May Reduce the Risk of Major Depression in Adulthood

Breastfeeding
A recent study has suggested that a history of not being breastfed may be associated with a higher risk of subsequent major depression in adulthood.1 In this study of 52 female and male adults with a ...