Google Translate Disclaimer

Translation on this website is provided by Google Translate, a third-party automated translator tool. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of translations performed by Google Translate, or for any issues or damages resulting from its use.

Parents and Parents to Be Banner
print header

Drugs And Breastfeeding

Talk to your health professional about medications and drugs you are taking, or are about to take, while breastfeeding. Most medications are safe to take while breastfeeding.

A health professional can help you to make an informed choice about your safest medication choices. This includes prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, herbal products or supplements.

Using recreational or street drugs, including cannabis (marijuana), while breastfeeding may be harmful to you and your child. It is well known that your child’s brain develops very quickly in the early years. Exposure to cannabis could cause changes in your child’s brain. It is best not to use any form of cannabis while breastfeeding.

Visit:

Cannabis and Breastfeeding

Thinking about using cannabis while parenting? English / Francais

MotherToBaby - Medication

MotherToBaby - Drugs and Substance Use

MotherToBaby - Vitamins, Minerals, & Supplements 

Help and Support:

Talk to your health professional and/or make a confidential call, text, chat or email to:

Connex Ontario English / Francais 1-866-531-2600

Did you find what you were looking for today?
What did you like about this page?
How can we improve this page?
Page
Feedback

If you have any questions or concerns that require a response, please contact Health Connection directly.

Thanks for your feedback.
Failed to submit comment. Please try submitting again or contact us at the Health Unit.
Comment already submitted ...