Emu Oil use while Breastfeeding
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Emu Oil Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Emu oil is a mixture of fatty acids derived from the fat of the emu (Dromiceius novahollandiae). It contains linoleic, linolenic myristic, oleic, palmitic, palmitoleic, and stearic acids. It has been used as a moisturizing agent and some animal data indicate that in might promote wound healing and decrease inflammation. An emu oil-based cream (Clemulina Pus cream, Sitar Laboratories, Padua, Italy) applied to the nipples and areolas of breastfeeding mothers after each nursing appeared to improve skin hydration. Whether this led to reduced nipple cracking or any effects on nursing infants was not studied.[1]
Effects in Breastfed Infants
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Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
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References
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Zanardo V, Giarrizzo D, Maiolo L, et al. Efficacy of topical application of emu oil on areola skin barrier in breastfeeding women. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2016;21:10–3. [PubMed: 26080458]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Emu Oil
Scientific Name
Dromiceius novahollandiae
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Complementary Therapies
Cosmetics
Oils
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