Is Somatrem safe while breastfeeding?
Here is what NIH LactMed, the U.S. National Library of Medicine's authority on medicines and breastfeeding, reports about Somatrem. This is a summary of that source — not our own verdict.
Effects on the breastfed infant
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on milk supply
A study in 30 pregnant women found that the mean maternal serum growth hormone level progressively increased from an average of 0.2 mIU/L at 36 weeks gestation to a peak value of 0.9 mIU/L on postpartum day 3, with levels decreasing to 0.2 mIU/L by postpartum day 4. In vitro studies found that growth hormone increases the metabolism of mammary epithelial cells by increasing mitochondrial activity.[ 1 ]
Levels in milk
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternatives LactMed lists
Source: NIH LactMed (National Library of Medicine).
Educational summary of an authoritative source — not medical advice. Never start, stop, or change a medicine while breastfeeding without confirming with your doctor.