Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for coming to us with your concern about using Betadine solution while pregnant.
Povidone iodine is the active ingredient in Betadine ointment and Betadine antiseptic solution.. It is contraindicated for pregnant women and women who are breast feeding.
Iodine can pass through the placenta and can be secreted in breast milk. Due to the increased sensitivity of the fetus and newborn, large amount of Betadine are contraindicated. The concern is damage to the thyroid gland of the developing fetus and newborn.
Please stop using Betadine and contact your obstetrician. Hopefully, the amount that you used was low enough as to not pose a risk to your baby.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for coming to us with your concern about using Betadine solution while pregnant.
Povidone iodine is the active ingredient in Betadine ointment and Betadine antiseptic solution.. It is contraindicated for pregnant women and women who are breast feeding.
Iodine can pass through the placenta and can be secreted in breast milk. Due to the increased sensitivity of the fetus and newborn, large amount of Betadine are contraindicated. The concern is damage to the thyroid gland of the developing fetus and newborn.
Please stop using Betadine and contact your obstetrician. Hopefully, the amount that you used was low enough as to not pose a risk to your baby.
Regards,
October 18, 2014 - 10:06amMaryann
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