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[quote=Anonymous]This is from HealthNews (so not the Mayo Clinic), but maybe more reputable than DCUM.

Can you get Botox while breastfeeding?
It is not recommended to receive Botox while breastfeeding. There is a chance it could be transmitted through breast milk and cause harm to the baby by causing botulism. Botulism is a deadly disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. It leads to muscle weakness and death.

Some believe the Botox molecule may be too large to cross the placenta and may not be transmitted in breast milk from the mother. However, there have been reports of Botox traveling through the body to areas beyond where it was injected. Studies have shown that if Botox is injected properly in the correct dose, it will not enter the bloodstream.

"Unfortunately, there are no studies testing Botox on breastfed babies to confirm or refute this. Because of the ethical issues surrounding research on breastfeeding babies, there are unlikely to be any studies performed in the future. It is best to be cautious and wait until after you are done breastfeeding to get your Botox."

I actually find it SO sad that someone is grappling with doing this. Toying with putting botulism into a young child's bloodstream. Because you think you will look younger for 3 months??????????????????????[/quote]

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