Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion while Breastfeeding
Is using Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?
Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion Breastfeeding Analsys
Zinc oxide while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 1314-13-2
It is used topically as an astringent and skin protector, very often together with small amounts of Ferric Oxide to form Calamine (see specific info). It is a product compatible with breastfeeding according to WHO Essential Medicine’s List - 2002.It is also used in dental hygiene products and cosmetics. Widely used for skin protection of the diaper area in infants. Because of the small dose used and poor absorption into plasma of most topical dermatological preparations, excretion into breastmilk in significant amount appears to be unlikely. Do not apply on the breast to prevent infant ingestion; otherwise, wash it off thoroughly with water before the next breast feed.
Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Titanium dioxide and Breastfeeding
Low RiskNot 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.
I am nursing mother and I have already used Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion, what should I do?
Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion 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 Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion so you should inform him based on your convenience.
My health care provider has asked me to use Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion, what to do?
Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use
If I am using Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much monitoring required while using Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Sunscreen | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Lotion 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