Anti-perspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Cation Stick 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 Anti-perspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Cation Stick for its safety in breastfeeding.

What is usage and purpose of Anti-perspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Cation Stick ?

Use: Reduces underarm perspiration. Directions: Apply to underarms only. Warnings: For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Active Ingredients: Aluminum Chlorohydrate 5.2%. Inactive Ingredients: Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Stearate, Steareth-20, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide.

Is using Anti-perspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Cation Stick unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?

Aluminum chlorohydrate is the one and only active ingredient present in Anti-perspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Cation Stick. Aluminum chlorohydrate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Anti-perspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Cation Stick also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Aluminum chlorohydrate in 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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Anti-perspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Cation Stick 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 Anti-perspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Cation Stick so you should inform him based on your convenience.

Though Anti-perspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Cation Stick 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 Anti-perspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Cation Stick

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