Is Mangosteen Safe While Breastfeeding?
It is not known if
mangosteen is safe for use while breastfeeding. Therefore, it is a good idea to check with your healthcare provider before taking mangosteen supplements (or regularly consuming mangosteen) if you are breastfeeding a child.
No research has been done to see if mangosteen is safe for breastfeeding women or their infants. It is not known how the supplement might affect a breastfeeding women or her child.
It should never be assumed that natural products are automatically safe for women who are breastfeeding. This is a mistake many breastfeeding women make. Breastfeeding often limits the prescription and non-prescription drugs that are available for a woman to take. As a result, women often seek safe alternatives, sometimes assuming that herbal supplements are always safe. This is simply not the case. Herbal supplements can be marketed in the United States without any evidence that they are safe (or even effective) for anyone, including breastfeeding women.
Talking With Your Healthcare Provider
You should talk with your healthcare provider about breastfeeding while taking mangosteen.
Each woman's situation is different, and you and your healthcare provider understand your situation best. After considering what you want and expect, as well as your current health situation, you and your healthcare provider can make a shared decision about breastfeeding and mangosteen that is right for you.
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