What You Need to Know About Amoxicillin and Breastfeeding
You should have no concerns about taking Amoxicillin and breastfeeding. In fact, virtually all antibiotics are safe for breastfeeding mothers to use. (The possible exception is the "Cipro" family and the sulfonamides taken right after birth.)
Penicillins, erythromycins, and cephalosporins all enter milk only in trace levels and rarely produce allergies or upset to your baby.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 'Most drugs likely to be prescribed to the nursing mother should have no effect on milk supply or on infant well-being.' In addition, they list Amoxicillin as safe when nursing in their list of
Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.
That is enough assurance for me to use Amoxicillin while breastfeeding! (Besides, one of the best things for a nursing baby is a healthy mommy!)
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