Ease Moms' Fears About Using Antibiotics While Breastfeeding

August 2017

Which oral antibiotics are safe to use while breastfeeding?

Most are okay. As a rule of thumb, antibiotics that are safe to give to an infant are generally okay during breastfeeding...especially since infants usually have less exposure through breast milk.

Be aware of considerations that may guide your antibiotic choice.

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Ease Moms' Fears About Using Antibiotics While Breastfeeding

Get concise, unbiased advice for effective drug therapy, plus CE/CME

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