Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick 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 Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick and some common side effects associated with Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick.

What is the use of Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick ?

Uses helps prevent sunburn. if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun Higher SPF gives more sunburn protection Retains SPF after 80 minutes activity in the water, sweating, or perspiring Provides high protection against sunburn

Is using Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick safe or dangerous while breastfeeding?

Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick contains only one active ingredient that is Titanium dioxide. We have analyzed the usage of Titanium dioxide in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Titanium dioxide poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.

Titanium dioxide and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Not much study has been done on effects of topical usage of Titanium Dioxide during breast feeding but as there is no finding of Titanium Dioxide passing in breast milk its unlikely to cause any health issue for infant.

Some animal studies suggest that maternal exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles during pregnancy and lactation alters offspring hippocampal mRNA BAX and Bcl-2 levels, induces apoptosis and decreases neurogenesis. But dosage was significantly higher than daily possible exposure to humans.

Note: Study and data for tropical use only. Inhalation concerns in powder or spray products.

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Titanium Dioxide passing orally in Infants. Titanium dioxide is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Titanium dioxide can be drastically more harmful if used as powder or spray as risk of inhalation can increase significantly.

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Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick 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 Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick so you should inform him based on your convenience.

Though Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick 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.

Not much monitoring required while using Foundation Sunscreen Face Broad Spectrum Spf 38 | Titanium Dioxide Stick

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