Sterile Water | Water Irrigant while Breastfeeding

For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Sterile Water | Water Irrigant and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Sterile Water | Water Irrigant and some common side effects associated with Sterile Water | Water Irrigant.

What is Sterile Water | Water Irrigant used for?

Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP is indicated for all general irrigation, washing, rinsing and dilution purposes which permit use of sterile, nonpyrogenic, solute-free water.

I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Sterile Water | Water Irrigant. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?

Water is the only one ingredient used in manufacturing of Sterile Water | Water Irrigant, Which makes it easier to analyze its effect in breastfeeding. As per our analysis of Water it is safe to use Sterile Water | Water Irrigant while lactating. We suggest you to check further details below about Water usage in breastfeeding.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers: Caution should be exercised when Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP is administered to a nursing woman.

Water and Breastfeeding

Safe

Water is essential for life. It is considered safe to breast feed while using supplemental water.

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As usage of Sterile Water | Water Irrigant is mostly safe while breastfeeding hence there should not be any concern. In case of any change in behavior or health of your baby you should inform your health care provider about usage of Sterile Water | Water Irrigant else no further action is required.

Definitely, Sterile Water | Water Irrigant is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Sterile Water | Water Irrigant

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week