Can breastfeeding moms still take collagen supplements?

For obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Raul Quillamor, it's better for breastfeeding moms to temporarily stop taking collagen supplements if it's not something she needs.

And not just collagen capsules, but any pill that's not prescribed by doctors.

"Kung nag-be-breastfeed ka, mas mabuti pang itigil mo muna ang mga gamot na hindi mo talaga kailangan, except mga vitamins at minerals, tulad ng calcium at iron," he said in an episode of Pinoy MD. "Kasi wala tayong mga studies diyan, walang mga researches na nagpapatunay na ang collagen ay safe sa isang breastfeeding mother."

"Kasi syempre...pag na-take ng baby 'yung gatas ay nandoon din ang mga nutrients, napapasa sa baby," he added.

When it comes to your baby, it's better to be safe than sorry!

—JCB, GMA News