InfantRisk Center

09/30/2025

✨ Coming Soon! ✨
We’ll be sharing our recommendations for PRP use during breastfeeding—stay tuned for evidence-based guidance for nursing moms!

09/16/2025

New Article Alert: How to Report Infant Medication Side Effects from Breastfeeding

Did you know your experiences as a breastfeeding parent can directly improve medication safety for other families? Reporting side effects—big or small—through programs like FDA MedWatch can lead to updated warnings, recalls, and better guidance for parents everywhere.

Your observations matter. Every report helps build safer medication practices for infants and parents alike.

Read the full article and learn how to report here: https://infantrisk.com/content/how-report-infant-medication-side-effects-breastfeeding

09/10/2025

Our new publication “Mothers Navigating Medication Use While Breastfeeding: A Pilot Project” (Balamari & Dr. Krutsch) is out now!

This project explores how mothers seek information and make decisions about using medications while breastfeeding. We highlight the challenges, knowledge gaps, and opportunities to better support families in navigating these important choices.

We’re proud to share this work and continue advocating for accessible, evidence-based lactation pharmacology resources.

👉 Read more here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/394959590_Mothers_Navigating_Medication_Use_While_Breastfeeding_A_Pilot_Project

09/02/2025

🌟 Exciting news! 🌟
Dr. Kaytlin Krutch recently joined the Nurse Keith Podcast to talk about the incredible work we do at the InfantRisk Center and to share valuable insights on lactational pharmacology.

Don’t miss this conversation—it’s full of practical, evidence-based information for healthcare professionals and families alike.

👉 Listen here: https://nursekeith.com/what-is-lactation-pharmacology/

08/18/2025

As part of our Breastfeeding Awareness Month outreach, Dr. Kaytlin Krutsch of the InfantRisk Center is discussing lactational pharmacology with Springer Publishing of "Hale's Medications & Mother's Milk.” Watch it live August 19 at 11 a.m. CST or check back later for the recording.

👀This video will be available here: https://www.springerpub.com/videos

08/15/2025

✨ Our Fillers Page is Now Live! ✨
Wondering if cosmetic dermal fillers are safe while breastfeeding? We’ve put together our expert recommendations so you can make an informed decision.

Read the full details here:
https://infantrisk.com/content/cosmetic-fillers-and-breastfeeding-what-you-need-know

08/15/2025

“Our work has a direct impact on keeping mothers and infants healthy and safe. It’s deeply fulfilling to help lactating mothers navigate decisions around breastfeeding and medication use,” boasts Dr. Palika Datta, researcher and associate professor at Texas Tech University of Health Sciences.

“My contribution to research is fueled by a strong belief every mother deserves access to accurate, evidence-based information.”

We at the InfantRisk Center know it takes more than facts to make decisions. Sometimes you need guidance from a seasoned expert. Thanks to the generosity of the David D. & Nona S. Payne Foundation, we have a free call center for parents or providers. Call the InfantRisk Center, 1-806-352-2519, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST with any questions about medications and breastfeeding.

08/12/2025

Coming Soon!
We’re continuing our Vanity Treatments & Breastfeeding series with a deep dive into medical fillers.

Are dermal fillers safe for breastfeeding moms?
We’ll break down the science, share safety considerations, and help you make informed decisions.

Stay tuned for the facts—straight from the experts at the InfantRisk Center.

For a quick view of medication safety in breastmilk, download Mommy Meds in the App Store or Google Play.
📲App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mommymeds/id669222544?ls=1
📲Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...

08/06/2025

Are you currently taking a medication to control type 2 diabetes such as canagliflozin, dapagliflozin or emplagliflozin and breastfeeding? We need your help! The InfantRisk Center is conducting important research, and your breastmilk donation could make a huge difference in ensuring the safety of medications for breastfeeding moms and their babies.

📲If you are taking one of these medications, or anything else you think we might find interesting, please fill out the form on our website: https://www.infantrisk.com/help-infantrisk-research

08/04/2025

“Recently, I received a call about a mother who was dealing with severe post-partum depression and her husband was deployed. The person calling was asking about the safety of a newer medication. I informed her this medication was suitable for mom to take and continue breastfeeding,” shares Sally Bain, RN, BSN and call center nurse.

“I like being able to help mothers make an informed decision about their medications they take. Knowing we are doing the research here ensures we have the most up to date information.”

We at the InfantRisk Center know it takes more than facts to make decisions. Sometimes you need guidance from a seasoned expert. Thanks to the generosity of the David D. & Nona S. Payne Foundation, we have a free call center for parents or providers. Call the InfantRisk Center, 1-806-352-2519, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST with any questions about medications and breastfeeding.

08/03/2025

Don't forget!

Now through August 7th, you can download the InfantRisk HCP App and get 3 FREE months of access! Use Referral Code: BF2025

This Breastfeeding Awareness Month, the InfantRisk Center wants to better equip health care providers with resources supporting lactation in mothers by providing a free three-month subscription to the InfantRisk HCP app. Download the app August 1-7 to receive this special offer.

The InfantRisk HCP app gives health care providers quick, evidence-based information on more than 20,000 medications used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

🔴 Search by name or category
🔴Get reliable safety ratings
🔴View top meds for common conditions like nausea, headaches and allergies.

InfantRisk HCP is available for download on the App Store or Google Play.

08/01/2025

It's happening! Live Q&A with human milk and breastfeeding researchers! 🤱🏽🧑🏽‍🔬

FRIDAY 12-5PM EST - In honor of , some colleagues and I are doing a Q&A on Reddit! Come ask us your burning breastfeeding science questions!



🔗 https://www.reddit.com/r/askscience/