[header] How to safely take medication while breastfeeding [title] Talk to your doctor before giving birth. [step] Your doctor should know before you give birth if you've been taking medications-both over-the-counter and prescription medications. Communicate clearly and directly about medications you are or have been taking recently. 
Your doctor will be able to let you know if the drug is safe, unsafe, or probably safe, and advise you how to proceed accordingly. [substeps] For instance, if you've been taking medication before giving birth, say to your doctor, " i have been taking medication.