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When considering taking medication, nursing parents likely have many questions related to how it will affect their baby. When it comes to breastfeeding, “the good news is most medications are fairly ‘safe,’ meaning there haven’t been bad side effects seen in babies,” says Jenelle Ferry, M.D., neonatologist and director of feeding, nutrition and infant development at Pediatrix Neonatology of Florida. However, it’s always recommended to check with your pediatrician or lactation consultant who can advise on safety, dosage, etc. “Know that a dialogue with your baby’s physician is important, and for most medications, the benefits of providing human milk to your infant still outweigh potential side effects from medications,” said Dr. Ferry.
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