It is recommended to breastfeed exclusively for six months and then while introducing to other food sources extend it to twelve months. In this duration most mothers will need help of some sort of medication, It could be for short term like could and flue or it could be something chronic like Arthritis or Diabetes and here comes the question of safety of medication in use. In this post we will figure out what is Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule and whether its safe to use Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule while nursing or not.
What is Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule used for?
For the temporary relief of headache, bloating, and fatigue 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 For the temporary relief of headache, bloating, and fatigue
I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?
Active ingredient in Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule is Sodium carbonate and based on our analysis of Sodium carbonate it appears that using Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Sodium carbonate while breastfeeding.
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS Number: 7647-14-5
Sodium chloride either as cooking salt, or, as oral rehydration solution, or, as IV fluid, is entirely compatible with BF.
What if I already have used Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule 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 Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule, what to do?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium Carbonate Granule, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Natrum Carbonicum | Sodium 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