Dove | Lavender Fresh Dry Spray 48h Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray while Breastfeeding

It is a well known fact that breastfeeding is best source of nutrition for infants. Breast milk provides minerals, vitamins and antibodies in most acceptable format when they need it. Nutrition taken by mother passes to breast-milk and same thing applies to medicines taken by mothers. Not all drugs cause problem for baby but some do. Lets analyze if Dove | Lavender Fresh Dry Spray 48h Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray is safe for baby while breastfed.

What is Dove | Lavender Fresh Dry Spray 48h Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray used for?

reduces underarm wetness

Brief: antiperspirant

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Dove | Lavender Fresh Dry Spray 48h Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray? How long does it stays in breast milk?

Dove | Lavender Fresh Dry Spray 48h Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray contains only one active ingredient that is Aluminum chlorohydrate. We have analyzed the usage of Aluminum chlorohydrate in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Aluminum chlorohydrate poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Dove | Lavender Fresh Dry Spray 48h Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray itself shall be considered Low risk item for 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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Dove | Lavender Fresh Dry Spray 48h Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray 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 Dove | Lavender Fresh Dry Spray 48h Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray so you should inform him based on your convenience.

Though Dove | Lavender Fresh Dry Spray 48h Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray 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 Dove | Lavender Fresh Dry Spray 48h Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray

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