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Is Breastfeeding Advisable After Getting Botox Treatment?

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2015

Question: Hi
I received Botox treatment 3 days ago.
The doctor told me that I can continue breastfeeding after 24 hrs from treatment .
I stopped breastfeeding as I was worried from online recommendations against breastfeeding.
However, Me and my child are suffering. I feel traumatized by the unexpected and sudden stoppage of breastfeeding.
I want to breastfeed her again . What are the risks. She is 14 months old . Worst case scenario,can she get botulism.
Please advise I'm so depressed.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Breastfeeding feeds can be given

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The fact remains that in botox, of the dose is small, there is no harm in giving feeds.
I need to know the dose and cause of starting botox before I can give further information.
Awaiting your response.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (4 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can feed

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your response.
The dose is quite less.
The overall dose that might get transmitted in breast milk is minimal. I think you can give feeds. Consider avoiding it in future while you are feeding.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 hours later)

Thank you very much

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
My best wishes

Detailed Answer:
my best wishes.
Dr Mittal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar