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Can One Breastfeed A 10 Months Old Baby After Taking An Abortion Pill?

Posted on Sat, 19 Nov 2016

Question: Hi, i have taken the first abortion tablet today morning at around 11.30am, when can i feed my 10months baby , as at night she is totally dependent on breastfeeding, my doctor suggested me not to feed her for three days. My doctor has given me one tablet for today and the next two which are inserted inside the vagina will be given on monday

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It's better to avoid feeding.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.

You should avoid breastfeeding if possible otherwise feed him 7-8 hrs after taking medicines.

Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.

Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

So if i breast feed my baby after8 hours , it vil not cause any harm to her?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,it will not harmful to your bsaby.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Sorry for the delay in my response.

Ideal thing is you should not breastfeed your baby if you are taking abortion pills but in your case as you say she is on exclusive breasfeed you can breastfeed her 8 hrs.after taking medicines.

It will not harmful to your baby.

Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

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