08/01/2025
Fact Friday!
Infant Risk Center is an amazing resource for families! I love this post they made. About making informed and educated decisions on breastfeeding while taking new or short term meds.
You can always reach out to me to check meds for you, and if we don't have enough info you can always call and check in with infant risk about how old you baby is, the dose you are taking, and come up with a plan that works for you and baby!
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"When I was a breastfeeding mom, I didn’t know about the InfantRisk Center. On multiple occasions, I was told I’d have to stop breastfeeding when prescribed medications like antibiotics or even eye drops. It was frustrating and scary - but I did my own research, talked to other doctors, and found out continuing to breastfeed was actually safe," shares Alicia Nelson, BSN, RN, IBCLC and call center nurse.
"My 'why' is to be the resource I didn’t have. I want to support other moms and babies on their breastfeeding journey, and help them make safe, informed decisions without fear or misinformation. No one should have to choose between their health and feeding their baby when it’s not medically necessary."
We at the InfantRisk Center know it takes more than facts to make decisions. Sometimes you need guidance from a seasoned expert. Thanks to the generosity of the David D. & Nona S. Payne Foundation, we have a free call center for parents or providers. Call the InfantRisk Center, 1-806-352-2519, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST with any questions about medications and breastfeeding.