Sterile Water Irrigant while Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Sterile Water Irrigant while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Sterile Water Irrigant.

What is Sterile Water Irrigant used for?

Sterile Water for Irrigation USP is indicated for use as an irrigating fluid or pharmaceutic aid. Sterile Water may also be used as an adjunct in the preparation of non-intravenously administered nutrient mixtures (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).

Is Sterile Water Irrigant usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

As per our analysis Sterile Water Irrigant contains only one ingredient and that is Water. We have analyzed Water and it seems to be safe to use Water while breastfeeding, that means usage of Sterile Water Irrigant shall be safe while breastfeeding. Below you can check more details of Water usage in breastfeeding. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly.

Water and Breastfeeding

Safe

Water is essential for life. It is considered safe to breast feed while using supplemental water.

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It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Sterile Water Irrigant and have used it then do not panic as Sterile Water Irrigant is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.

Usage of Sterile Water Irrigant is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.

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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