Q: I've read that it's not a good idea to start a detox program while breastfeeding because the toxins are released : Dherbs, Herbal Formulas

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I've read that it's not a good idea to start a detox program while breastfeeding because the toxins are released through the milk to the baby. It that true or is there something I can start doing to detox before I wean my son?

The breasts are not eliminative channels so toxins won't be eliminated via the breasts. If anything, the breasts manifests what's in the bloodstream (or what's eaten)? We don't recommend detoxing while breastfeeding because the herbs are too potent and a woman should concentrate on the baby's needs more than her own until the baby is done with the breasts.