Is sodium lactate safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

It's unknown whether sodium lactate may harm a developing fetus. Because of this, you should talk to your doctor about potential risks if you're pregnant or become pregnant while receiving sodium lactate. In general, it's recommended that pregnant women only receive sodium lactate if absolutely necessary. It's also not known whether sodium lactate passes through breast milk, so talk to your doctor before breastfeeding while on sodium lactate.

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