Is Propolis Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Propolis? Is Propolis safe for nursing mother and child? Does Propolis extracts into breast milk? Does Propolis has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Propolis influence milk supply or can Propolis decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Propolis lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Propolis is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Propolis may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Propolis may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Propolis low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Propolis We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to dosage.
- Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.
Answer by Dr. Ru: About Propolis usage in lactation
Resin-like substance which is extracted from gems of trees and shrubs, modified and used by bees to build their beehives. Contains more than 200 biologic and mineral compounds. It has a local antibacterial and healing effect. It may induce severe allergic reactions. Renal failure in adults and children has occurred by long term ingestion of Propolis or Diethylene Glycol contamination. Avoid to apply it on the breast.
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