Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection while Breastfeeding
It is recommended to breastfeed exclusively for six months and then while introducing to other food sources extend it to twelve months. In this duration most mothers will need help of some sort of medication, It could be for short term like could and flue or it could be something chronic like Arthritis or Diabetes and here comes the question of safety of medication in use. In this post we will figure out what is Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection and whether its safe to use Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection while nursing or not.

What is Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection used for?


Nutrilipid® 20% is indicated as a source of calories and essential fatty acids for parenteral nutrition and as a source of essential fatty acids when a deficiency occurs when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. Nutrilipid® 20% is indicated as a source of calories and essential fatty acids for parenteral nutrition and as a source of essential fatty acids when a deficiency occurs when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated (1)

Is using Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?

Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection low risk for breastfeeding
Soybean oil is the one and only active ingredient present in Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection. Soybean oil in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Soybean oil in breastfeeding.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether Nutrilipid® 20% is present in human milk. Because many drugs are present in human milk, caution should be exercised when Nutrilipid® 20% is administered to a nursing woman.

Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection Breastfeeding Analsys


Soybean oil while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 8001-22-7

Seeds, oil and extracts of this plant contain Lecithin and Isoflavones like Genistein, Glycitein and Daidzein. Lecithin is formed by phospholipids with hypolipidemic properties (see particular information on LECITHIN). Isoflavones are phytoestrogens which is a property that is being used for treatment of hyperlipidemias and disorders related to menopause. Ingestion of soy derived products by nursing mothers may be a cause of increase concentration in the mother’s plasma, breast milk and infant’s urine. Despite of that soy has been consumed from ancient times by Asian population and could offer some benefit for the welfare, it may act as hormonal disruptor on the endocrine system, especially is the product contains Bisphenol, hence, high exposition during infancy should be avoided. Therefore, it is not recommended an extensive consumption of it while breastfeeding since estrogens may decrease, at least theoretically, the milk production.

Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection and breastfeeding

What if I already have used Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection?

Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection so you should inform him based on your convenience.


My health care provider has asked me to use Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection, what to do?

Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.


If I am using Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much monitoring required while using Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Nutrilipid I.v. Fat Emulsion | Soybean Oil Injection in breastfeeding?

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