Is Accidental Ingestion Of Sodium Bicarbonate While Breastfeeding Harmful To Infant?

Posted on Sat, 24 Oct 2015

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Question : I took a spoon of bi carb soda today. I didn't check beforehand was it safe for breastfeeding. Baby fed 3 times since, will she be ok ? I drank a lot of water since?

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
She will undoubtedly be fine, do not worry :)

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Do not worry at all ma'am, your baby will be fine and so will you. I am sure you drank enough water to help flush it out of your system at the earliest as well. She will most certainly be fine. :)

I wish you beautiful and memorable parenthood. Please do not hesitate to write to me for any help, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

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