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Breastfeeding by mom on thyroid meds

2024-10-15 10:30:55
I underwent total thyroidectomy in 2022 after having PTC , I underwent radiotherapy and am on thyroid meds thyrox 150 . Can I breastfeed my son who is 3 month old? Is it safe for him
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Thyroxin is a safe drug . U can continue breast feeding

Answered2024-10-17 08:44:23

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U can continue breast feeding.

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Yes

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Yes continue breastfeeding

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Yes. You can give breastfeeding

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Yes you can continue Breastfeeding with thyroid medicine.

Answered2024-10-15 13:36:49

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It is very safe to continue thyroid meds during breast feeding, Especially thyrox/eltroxin Mothers on a Few strong medicines like PTU etc are told to avoid, but thyrox is safe
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Answered2024-10-15 13:24:27

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Continue breastfeeding it's safe.

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Yes u can continue breastfeeding

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Can give

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Yes can give

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