Can A New Nursing Mother Take Miralax For Constipation?

Posted on Wed, 24 Oct 2018

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Question : Can a new nursing mother take Miralax for constipation ?? Delivered by C Section on 10/19/2018

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is considered safe.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Constipation is a common symptom during pregnancy and thereafter in the early stages of nursing. It's treated conventionally with dietary modification and hydration.

As far as your question, Miralax is considered safe and can be used in breastfeeding mother.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards

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