Povidone Iodine Swab while Breastfeeding
What is Povidone Iodine Swab used for?
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Is Povidone Iodine Swab usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
Povidone Iodine Swab Breastfeeding Analsys
Povidone-iodine while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 25655-41-8
The use of povidone-iodine in the mother near term and during breastfeeding increases breastmilk iodine levels and can cause transient hypothyroidism in breastfed infants, especially in geographic areas that are iodine deficient. Maternal exposure to povidone-iodine near term can sometimes interfere with thyroid studies done as a part of newborn screening tests. Although iodine from povidone-iodine is minimally absorbed through intact adult skin, exposure of mothers who are or will be breastfeeding to povidone-iodine should be minimized by using lower concentrations of povidone-iodine, applying it to the smallest possible surface areas of the body, shortening contact time, and avoiding repeated applications. Iodine absorption can be extensive with vaginal use; avoid douching with povidone iodine or use of iodine-containing tampons during breastfeeding.
Povidone Iodine Swab Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Povidone-iodine and Breastfeeding
UnsafeI am nursing mother and I have already used Povidone Iodine Swab, what should I do?
If you observer abnormal behavior or any other health issue in infant then you should immediately call 911 or contact other contact other emergency service provider in your area otherwise closely monitor the baby and inform your doctor about your Povidone Iodine Swab usage and time interval of breastfeeding.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Povidone Iodine Swab, is it safe?
If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Povidone Iodine Swab then there must be good reason for that as Povidone Iodine Swab is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking
If I am using Povidone Iodine Swab, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Povidone Iodine Swab and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Povidone Iodine Swab 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