Is Folacid Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Folacid? Is Folacid safe for nursing mother and child? Does Folacid extracts into breast milk? Does Folacid has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Folacid influence milk supply or can Folacid decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Folacid lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Folacid is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Folacid is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Folacid does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Folacid safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Folacid usage in lactation
Soluble B group vitamin that is very abundant in green vegetables, legumes and fruits (citric fruits). It is actively excreted in breast milk with priority over maternal folate in such extent that may even cause maternal deficit. Exclusive breastfeeding meets the daily allowances of infant Folacid.The concentration is higher in mature milk (85 micrograms / L) than in colostrum and premature breast milk.Administration to nursing mothers increases slightly the usual concentration of folate in breast milk. Folacid needs are increased during pregnancy and lactation (500-600 micrograms / day) and in case of taking anticonvulsant medication. No harmful effects have been observed by taking Folacid during lactation. Excess of Folacid is eliminated by the kidneys every day. No supplements are needed if diet and nutritional status are adequate. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as a mediation usually compatible with breastfeeding.WHO List of Essential Medicines 2002: compatible with breastfeeding.
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