Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet 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 Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet for its safety in breastfeeding.

What is Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet used for?

Hemorrhoids With Bursting Sensation*

Is using Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?

Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet safe for breastfeeding

As per our analysis Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet contains only one ingredient and that is Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark. We have analyzed Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark and it seems to be safe to use Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark while breastfeeding, that means usage of Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet shall be safe while breastfeeding. Below you can check more details of Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark usage in breastfeeding. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly.

Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.

Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet Breastfeeding Analsys

Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 68916-39-2

Leaves of the plant and sometimes bark also are used. It contains tannins, pro anthocyanidins and flavonic heterosides (quercitrin, isoquercitrin). Venous-tonic and anti-inflammatory properties have not been well established. The Commission E of the German Ministry of Health authorizes its use locally and by suppositories.

I already used Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?

Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet is a homeopathic medicine and if your baby does not have any abnormal symptoms then there is nothing to worry about. Some homeopathic medicines contain alcohol (ethanol) and such homeopathic medicines in high dosage can have bad effect on development of baby.

My health care provider has asked me to use Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet, what to do?

Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.

If I am using Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not really.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Pellet 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