Is It Safe To Eat Probiotic Yogurt While Breastfeeding?

Posted on Thu, 22 Aug 2013

Question: Is it safe to eat probiotic yogurt while breastfeeding? I am breastfeeding my 5 week old, and ate a bag of probiotic yogurt covered pretzel bites. Is this safe for baby?

Answered by Dr. Emmette Clark (11 minutes later)

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

This is absolutely safe and presents no problems for your breastfeeding baby. Virtually anything you eat presents no problems for your baby as once absorbed they don't really affect the composition of your milk. These foods and supplements are great for women in particular but an anyone who has taken antibiotics also to help restore the normal bacteria in the bowel that help us digest foods.

Please let me know if you have any questions and I will be happy to assist you.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Emmette Clark (6 hours later)

Quick question not on the subject; is white vinegar safe during breastfeeding as well? My podiatrist suggest a white vinegar bath for my toes which have a fungal infection. Wanting to make sure if absorbed, if it will be safe for baby.

Answered by Dr. Emmette Clark (6 minutes later)

It will not cause any problems and is safe.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad