Q I'm breastfeeding. Is it safe for my baby if I take herbal medicine?
A Taking herbal medicine while breastfeeding depends on the prescribed herbs. We select herbs that are safe for nursing mothers, so please be sure to let us know during the consultation whether you are breastfeeding. It is important to consult thoroughly with a Korean medicine doctor rather than deciding on your own.
Detailed Answer
For nursing mothers, the choice of herbs and dosage adjustment is key. Since some herbs require caution during breastfeeding, you should share without omission all medications you are taking (including obstetric and internal medicine prescriptions) and any supplements during the consultation. It is generally standard practice to select qi- and blood-replenishing prescriptions that are safe for nursing mothers.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At a Korean medicine clinic, after confirming whether you are breastfeeding and how much time has passed since delivery, safe herbs are prioritized during the blood-invigorating (hwalhyeol) and qi-and-blood-tonifying (bo-gihyeol) stages. If lochia still remains, herbs that aid circulation are needed more; once the lochia has ended, the focus shifts to tonic herbs that replenish qi and blood. Since a prescription matched to the stage is important, please describe your current condition accurately during the consultation.
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