Bryonia Liquid while Breastfeeding
What is Bryonia Liquid used for?
Is Bryonia Liquid usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Bryonia Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys
Bryonia alba root while Breastfeeding
Low RiskClimbing plant. The female inflorescences or flower tips are used.It contains phloroglucinols, estrogenic, quercetin, kaempferol, tannins, phenolic acids essential oil and flavonoids. One of its components, 8-prenylnaringenin (8-PN) is the most powerful phytoestrogen known. Properties that are attributed: hypnotic, sedative, orexigenic.It is used as a flavoring and stabilizer of the beer.Indications German Commission E Ministry of Health, EMA and ESCOP: insomnia, nervousness, anxiety There is no scientific evidence showing an improvement in milk production.A possible estrogenic effect may be a decrease in milk production.The best galactogogue is a frequent and on-demand breastfeeding along with proper technique. During breastfeeding its consumption should be moderate or occasional.
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Bryonia Liquid?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Bryonia 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.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Bryonia Liquid, is it safe?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Bryonia Liquid has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Bryonia Liquid, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Bryonia 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