Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Liquid while Breastfeeding
What is Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Liquid used for?
Brief: USES To relieve the symptoms of heartburn.
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Liquid while breastfeeding safe or not? Can there be any side effects for infant while using it during breastfeeding?
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys
Ilex paraguariensis leaf while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 977051-24-3
Tree, bush. The dried leaves in infusion (social consumption of mate) are used. Widely consumed in Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, southern Brazil, Bolivia and Chile.It contains alkaloids, xanthines (caffeine 2%, 0.2% theobromine, theophylline 0.05%), tannins, flavonoids.Attributed properties are: mood stimulant, diuretic, bronchodilator, vasoconstrictor.Indication by the Commission E of the German Ministry of Health: physical and mental fatigue. It should not exceed the amount equivalent to 300 mg of caffeine a day (200 cc = 50-100 mg) during lactation. Average ingestion of Yerba mate by consumers is around 100-200 mg of caffeine a day, though it can reach 1 gram daily. It was published neonatal abstinence syndrome following chronic maternal consumption of mate. At last update, there were not found published data on excretion in breast milk but it is known that xanthines are excreted in breast milk; however and since there is no proof of their effectiveness as galactagogue, it seems prudent not to increase but instead moderate the intake during lactation.A best galactagogue is a frequent and on-demand breastfeeding together with a proper technique. Precautions with herbal teas:1. Make sure that you get them from reliable sources: poisoning may occur by a confusion with other plant which is toxic (Hsu 1995), poisoning from heavy metals and food poisoning due to contamination with bacteria or fungi.2. Avoid large doses. "Natural products” are not good by themselves in any amount: many plants contain active substances where from many pharmaceutical products of the traditional Phamacopeia have been obtained and hence may be a cause of poisoning if consumed in inappropriate quantity or duration.
I already used Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Liquid and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Liquid is a homeopathic medicine and if your baby does not have any abnormal symptoms then there is nothing to worry about. Some homeopathic medicines contain alcohol (ethanol) and such homeopathic medicines in high dosage can have bad effect on development of baby.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Liquid, is it safe?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Liquid has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Liquid, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Liquid 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