Is this safe while breastfeeding?

Direct answers on foods, drinks, herbs, and medicines while breastfeeding: what passes into milk, what raises or lowers supply, and when to ask your doctor — and how often the answer differs from pregnancy.

Is coffee safe while breastfeeding? With caution — two cups, a wider limit than in pregnancy

Is coffee safe while breastfeeding? With caution: two cups maximum. Caffeine passes into milk and may cause wakefulness and fussiness — especially in newborns. Smart timing and the signs of too much.

Is fenugreek safe while breastfeeding? Yes — and it is the best-known galactagogue

Is fenugreek safe while breastfeeding? Yes, and it is the best-known herb used to increase milk supply. What the evidence actually says, and when low supply is not the real problem.

Is hummus safe while breastfeeding? Yes — and beans do not give your baby wind

Is hummus safe while breastfeeding? Yes, and so are ful, falafel, and legumes. Gas does not pass through milk — here is what actually does, the truth about spicy food, and when watchfulness is justified.

Is ibuprofen safe while breastfeeding? Yes — the opposite of pregnancy

Is ibuprofen safe while breastfeeding? Yes, at the usual dose — very little passes into milk. And why it was off-limits in pregnancy but is fine now.

Is mint safe while breastfeeding? With caution — large amounts may reduce supply

Is mint safe while breastfeeding? With caution: an ordinary cup makes no difference, but large amounts may reduce milk supply. The opposite of pregnancy — here is the detail.

Is sage safe while breastfeeding? With caution — it may reduce supply, and sometimes that is the point

Is sage safe while breastfeeding? With caution: known to potentially reduce milk supply, so avoid it if breastfeeding is going well — and it is used deliberately for weaning or oversupply.

Download Dawrat Hayat free

Your companion for understanding your hormonal health — trusted, free, and we never sell your data.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play