Most medicines are contraindicated for a nursing mother, since through milk (with HB) they enter the baby's body, which needs a small dose for severe poisoning. However, postpartum stresses and anxieties sometimes leave mom no choice and she has to take a sedative, most often valerian. Therefore, a logical question arises - Is valerian dangerous when breastfeeding?
The use of valerian
The hormonal surge acting on a woman throughout pregnancy does not subside even after childbirth. Unfortunately, all mothers, to one degree or another, worry about the child and his health. Valerian preparations are the safest and most effective remedy for stressful situations in pregnant women and mothers who are breastfeeding.
It is prescribed in tablets - so you can observe the exact dosage. Although valerian has virtually no side effects, it is better to be careful.
Valerian is indispensable for sleep disturbances, nervous conditions, headaches, and depression. In addition, valerian preparations can serve as an antispasmodic for bowel problems.
Action valerian
Valerian is a herbal medicine and it is believed that it can be prescribed to anyone without the supervision and advice of a doctor. However, this is not so - valerian easily penetrates through the milk of a nursing mother to her baby and has an effect on him. Therefore, valerian with breastfeeding is also a medicine and this must be remembered.
But before abandoning valerian, consider negative factors, because you will not be able to solve your problem - do not get enough sleep, do not calm down, your head will hurt. Fresh, rested and cheerful mother for the child is the most important thing.
Possible reactions to the use of valerian when breastfeeding
Be that as it may - the valerian has an effect on both the mother and the baby, therefore, prior to use, it is still necessary to consult a therapist and pediatrician.
Some consequences of taking valerian may be negative:
- Despite the fact that valerian is a herbal medicine, an allergy to it also happens. Such consequences occur when the dosage significantly exceeds the permissible norms.
- Often the effect is the exact opposite - the kids are overexcited, their sleep disturbed. With prolonged use of valerian in a newborn, constipation may begin.
- Lethargy is also a frequent reaction of a baby to valerian. Long sleep, reluctant breast sucking - all this should alert the young mother.
- There is also a myth that taking valerian reduces milk production.However, you should know that stress, nervousness, lack of sleep - these are the main enemies of reduced lactation. And the myth will remain a myth. (about lactation…)
Valerian dosage
The drug valerian is available in various forms:
- Pills;
- Dragee;
- Grass in brewing bags;
- Roots and rhizomes for infusion;
- Ready tea.
Usually, valerian when breastfeeding is prescribed only in tablets - two to three a day. The course rarely exceeds ten days, but occasionally can be extended.
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