Which Medications Are Safe While Breastfeeding?

Small amounts of almost every medication you may take while breastfeeding will end up in your breast milk—and eventually in your nursing baby. Find out what's safe to take for relief from common ailment, and which medications are best avoided.

by Jacqueline Tourville
Woman Looking at Medication
Hand Holding Pills

Family Medicine Cabinet Essentials

Could your medicine cabinet use a checkup? See if you have all these items on-hand—so you'll always be ready to play Dr. Mom.

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