Toms Of Maine Antiperspirant Deodorant - Coconut Lavender Wetness Protection while Breastfeeding

American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical experts exclusively recommend to breastfeed the baby for first 6 months. Once you introduce baby to other foods it is recommended to breastfeed for at least first year of babys life. Taking medication while breastfeeding could be tricky as most drugs pass in breast milk. In this article we will evaluate Toms Of Maine Antiperspirant Deodorant - Coconut Lavender Wetness Protection for its safety in breastfeeding.

What is Toms Of Maine Antiperspirant Deodorant - Coconut Lavender Wetness Protection ?

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Brief: Antiperspirant

Is using Toms Of Maine Antiperspirant Deodorant - Coconut Lavender Wetness Protection safe or dangerous while breastfeeding?

Aluminum chlorohydrate is the one and only active ingredient present in Toms Of Maine Antiperspirant Deodorant - Coconut Lavender Wetness Protection. Aluminum chlorohydrate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Toms Of Maine Antiperspirant Deodorant - Coconut Lavender Wetness Protection also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Aluminum chlorohydrate in breastfeeding.

Aluminum chlorohydrate and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Penetration of aluminum chlorohydrate following dermal application is minimal, with the rate being around 0.01% and up to 0.06% in pre-damaged skin however there are abundant controversy about its carcinogenic capability. Until more information is available, a moderate use of the deodorant may be advisable during breastfeeding, avoiding those containing bisphenol, parabens and fragrance or excessive perfume, and do not apply them close to the breast and/or on the breast to prevent them being ingested by the infant.

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During whole lactation period you shall first discuss with your doctor and then together you shall decide whether you shall take that drug or not however if you have already taken Toms Of Maine Antiperspirant Deodorant - Coconut Lavender Wetness Protection then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Toms Of Maine Antiperspirant Deodorant - Coconut Lavender Wetness Protection comes in category of low risk drug.

Though Toms Of Maine Antiperspirant Deodorant - Coconut Lavender Wetness Protection dose not comes in category of safe drugs rather it comes in category of low risk but if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding your baby and has still recommended it then its advantages must be outweighing the risks.

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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