Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment Breastfeeding
Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment.

What is Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment used for?


Temporarily protects minor • cuts • scrapes • burns Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped, or cracked skin and lips Helps prevent and protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather

Brief: Skin Protectant

I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?

Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment safe for breastfeeding
As per our analysis Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment contains only one ingredient and that is Lanolin. We have analyzed Lanolin and it seems to be safe to use Lanolin while breastfeeding, that means usage of Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment shall be safe while breastfeeding. Below you can check more details of Lanolin usage in breastfeeding. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly.

Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment Breastfeeding Analsys


Lanolin while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 8006-54-0

Avoid applying it on nipples; all lanolin is not the same: - Standard Lanolin: 12 -15% alcohol and 40 PPM pesticide residues. - Modified Lanolin: 6% alcohol and 3 PPM pesticide residues. Use for the nipples Ultrapure Medical Grade USP Modified Lanolin, alcohol and pesticides free, safe for use on even the most sensitive skin or where infant ingestion may occur.


Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


Lanolin while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 8006-54-0

Lanolin is a yellow fat obtained from sheep's wool. It has traditionally been used topically to treat sore, cracked nipples during breastfeeding. Highly purified modified lanolin (Lansinoh) has the pesticide and detergent residues removed and the natural free alcohols reduced to below 1.5% to improve safety and reduce the allergic potential.[1] However, it should be avoided in patients with a known allergy to wool. Although lanolin appears to be effective for the prevention and treatment of nipple pain from breastfeeding,[2] studies, most of which used Lansinoh, have not found lanolin to be consistently different in efficacy from application of breastmilk, hydrogel dressings, peppermint gel, aloe vera or warm compresses.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] A metaanalysis concluded that application of nothing or breastmilk may be superior to lanolin, but good studies are lacking.[10] One small nonblinded study found olive oil to be superior to lanolin for prevention of sore nipples,[11] and another small, single-blinded study found that lanolin application to painful nipples did not decrease nipple pain compared to usual care.[12] A study in women with nipple trauma and pain comparing application of lanolin after each feeding to application of breastmilk plus a nipple shell found that the breastmilk and shell were more effective than lanolin.[13] A randomized study comparing highly purified lanolin (Lansinoh) to expressed breastmilk in 180 mothers, found lanolin to be superior to breastmilk over a 7-day period in reducing pain and the nipple trauma score.[14]



What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment?

Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment is safe in breastfeeding and should not create any health problem for your baby but in case you feel any health issue associated with Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment you should contact your doctor or health care provider. Be it pregnancy or lactation you shall keep your doctor informed.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment, is it safe?

Usage of Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.


If I am using Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment, will my baby need extra monitoring?

No


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Lanashield | Lanolin Ointment 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