Can You Breastfeed While Taking Suboxone?

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Can You Breastfeed While
Taking Suboxone ?
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Suboxone is a safe and effective drug for
treating opioid addiction that can be taken while
breastfeeding. Click to know more.
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The amount of buprenorphine in Suboxone that gets
into the breastmilk is minimal, and there are
many benefits to breastfeeding for the newborn.
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Pediatricians generally recommend mothers who are
taking Suboxone to breastfeed.
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Additionally, buprenorphine is a safer addiction
treatment medication than other similar drugs,
such as methadone.
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Mothers who are stable on Suboxone therapy can
enjoy pregnancy and early motherhood without
worry.
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At the same time, it is important to note that
mothers should not take any street drugs or
uncontrolled amounts of potent opioids while
breastfeeding.
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If you're pregnant and currently on Suboxone
therapy, speak to your doctor about continuing
your treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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You can even reach out to Dr. Mark Leeds,
Suboxone Clinic in Fort Lauderdale, for help on
Suboxone during pregnancy.
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