When a nursing mother is evaluating medications for herself, she must consider how possible side effects will impact her as well as her child. Many medications, including hormonal birth control pills, can pass through her breast milk to her child.
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Desitin is an over-the-counter, topical medication intended to treat and prevent diaper rash in infants and children. It acts as a moisture barrier to prevent urine and stool from irritating baby's skin and contains several ingredients that promote healing.
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When taking a home pregnancy test, questions often arise about the results of the test, regardless of whether they are positive or negative. One common question many women have is about the impact of birth control pills on the results of a pregnancy test. Can birth control pills cause false results?
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