Is Lactic Acid compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Lactic Acid?

Lactic Acid

June 4, 2016 (Very Low Risk)

A natural product found in milk that may increase their concentration after exercise which is not harmful to the infant.

At latest update published were not found data on excretion in breast milk.
Because the small dose used and poor absorption to the plasma of most topical dermatological or vaginal preparations, make it unlikely the pass of a significant amount into breast milk.

Do not apply on the nipple or areola.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Lactic Acid since it is relatively safe.

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Writings

  • Γαλακτικό οξύ (Greek)
  • Молочная Кислота (Cyrillic)
  • 乳酸 (Chinese)
  • C3H6O3 (Molecular formula)

Drug trade names

References

  1. Okuda M, Donahue DA, Kaufman LE, Avalos J, Simion FA, Story DC, Sakaguchi H, Fautz R, Fuchs A. Negligible penetration of incidental amounts of alpha-hydroxy acid from rinse-off personal care products in human skin using an in vitro static diffusion cell model. Toxicol In Vitro. 2011Abstract
  2. Wright KS, Quinn TJ, Carey GB. Infant acceptance of breast milk after maternal exercise. Pediatrics. 2002Abstract
  3. Quinn TJ, Carey GB. Does exercise intensity or diet influence lactic acid accumulation in breast milk? Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1999Abstract
  4. Carey GB, Quinn TJ, Goodwin SE. Breast milk composition after exercise of different intensities. J Hum Lact. 1997Abstract