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Breastfeeding appears safe while being treated for postpartum MS relapse

from Multiple Sclerosis News Today

Breastfeeding appears safe while being treated for postpartum MS relapse Multiple Sclerosis News Today The corticosteroid methylprednisolone is detected at low, safe levels in the breast milk of women with multiple sclerosis during and after intravenous (into-the-vein) treatment for a postpartum relapse, according to a small study in Turkey. While these findings suggest that women can safely breastfeed their child during and shortly after a methylprednisolone infusion, the researchers recommended they wait two to four hours after treatment to further limit the baby’s exposure. READ MORE

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