Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Pyrethrum? Is Pyrethrum safe for nursing mother and child? Does Pyrethrum extracts into breast milk? Does Pyrethrum has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Pyrethrum influence milk supply or can Pyrethrum decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About Pyrethrum usage in lactation

Because absorption after topical application is very limited, occasional Pyrethrum and piperonyl butoxide use is acceptable in nursing mothers. Extensive exposure, such as from agricultural use or malaria control might have long-term health concerns because residues can be found in breastmilk.[1] Only water-miscible cream, gel or liquid products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[2]

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