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 Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule for its safety in breastfeeding.
What is Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule used for?
Helps to maintain healthy cognitive function and promote vitality Directions Adults: Take five granules three times daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Children: Take three granules and follow adult directions.
Brief: Indications Helps to maintain healthy cognitive function and promote vitality
I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?
FDA does not regulate Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule. There is no credible study done on safety of Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule while breastfeeding, Same holds truth for almost all homeopathic medicines however homeopathic medicines go through a process called potentisation. In potentisation homeopathic preparation goes through repeated dilution and shaking. Homeopaths state that repeated dilution and shaking helps the body to heal naturally. Due to extreme dilution of active ingredients homeopathic medicines are mostly safe in breastfeeding, Hence we can consider Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule as safe to use while breastfeeding.. Below we have provided analysis of its active ingredients. Safety rating of ingredients holds truth for herbal product but may not apply for homeopathic diluted drugs.
Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule Breastfeeding Analsys
CAS Number: 7727-43-7
Because barium sulfate is not absorbed after oral or rectal administration, it will not enter the milk, reach the bloodstream of the infant or cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. No special precautions are required.
I already used Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?
Due to high dilution of ingredients in homeopathic medicines they do not create much problem for baby. Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule is a homeopathic medicine and if your baby does not have any abnormal symptoms then there is nothing to worry about. Be careful with too much usage of ethanol based homeopathic medicines during breastfeeding.
My health care provider has asked me to use Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule, what to do?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule has been recommended by doctor then there should be no concern about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not exactly.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Baryta Carbonica | Barium Carbonate Granule 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