Any idea who to contact to find out if a particular vitamin (chromium) is safe to take whilst b/feeding? I am hoping I don't need a visit to a GP to find out!
Look up chronium and it will tell you that the body needs very little and excessive amounts can be very dangerous so I would not take the chance. What are you using it for? If for cravings, then I would try other methods rather.
I did a google search also but really wanted to find out from a reputable source (not saying they all arent on google) to check a few others too from a professional in the area. I know Barb has posted another time of someone to contact with these type of qus. Thanks
Check this jounal link out - includes an article on medication & breastfeeding, with contact number for info
I think also the monash drug info service can advise on these things... not sure. I've actually been searching for that number that Barb gives out too..
Thanks for that Marcellus. I don't get this bit (from the journal article): For the vast majority of maternal medications,
the amount of medication an infant
would receive through breastfeeding is less
than 1% of an infant dose
Any idea? How would they know what the infant dose is (a percentage of the adult?) and wouldn't it depend on individual medicines?
I called the medicines Info line and they were semi-helpful! Says not much research in the area!
Maybe it's just so small they know it'd be less than 1% at most...?
I know alcoholic content in milk is same as blood. So blood alcohol 0.05 = milk alcoholic content of 0.05%.
maybe someone who knows the right number to call will see this thread...
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Vitamins and safety when b/feeding?
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