Last update: Sept. 12, 2015
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
We do not have alternatives for Cranberry since it is relatively safe.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it.
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Cranberry is also known as
Cranberry in other languages or writings:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Cranberry in its composition:
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by Asociación Pro Lactancia Materna (APROLAM) from Mexico
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Juice of ripe fruit is used. It contains proanthocyanidins (PAC), anthocyanins, flavonoids and phenolic acids.
It has bacterial anti-adhesion effect and is used as a preventative of UTI.
At last update were not found published data on excretion in breast milk.
Plant often used even during pregnancy, in many countries.
Its common use, low toxicity and because it is consumed as food, moderate consumption during lactation is considered of little or no risk. It may be wise not to exceed the amount contained in a meal portion.