Nutrients from the food that you eat passes to your breast milk. Its good idea to take healthy diet while breastfeeding. You may need to consume more calories per day to support healthy body system. Some time it gets necessary take medicine while you are breastfeeding and as other food items passes into breast milk, medicine passes as well hence it becomes obvious to understand its effects while breastfeeding. We have analyzed many medications and in this sheet we will present some fact and known information associated with Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid while breast-feeding.
What is Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid used for?
HAMAMELIS Varicose veins
Brief: USES To relieve the symptoms of varicose veins.
Is using Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?
Active ingredient in Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid is Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark and based on our analysis of Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark it appears that using Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark while breastfeeding.
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS Number: 68916-39-2
Leaves of the plant and sometimes bark also are used. It contains tannins, pro anthocyanidins and flavonic heterosides (quercitrin, isoquercitrin). Venous-tonic and anti-inflammatory properties have not been well established. The Commission E of the German Ministry of Health authorizes its use locally and by suppositories.
I am nursing mother and I have already used Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid, what should I do?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid 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 Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid, what to do?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hamamelis Virginiana Root Bark/stem Bark Liquid 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