Can I take Relaxen Night by Adrien Gagnon if I am breastfeeding a 2 1/2 month old baby?

Question

As a new mother of a two and a half month old baby, I often have trouble falling asleep at night.

Louiza Lounas · Accepted Answer

Hello ! Adrien Gagnon's Relaxen Night contains valerian, passion flower and hops. Unfortunately, there is a lack of information on the safety of taking valerian and passionflower while breastfeeding. Hops should not be used while breastfeeding. However, non-pharmacological measures can make a big difference in sleep disorders: Go to bed only if you feel the urge to sleep. Get out of bed if sleep doesn't come. If after 20 minutes you don't fall asleep, try doing a monotonous activity (go read in the living room or fold clothes😅) . Avoid using screens after a certain time. Avoid taking stimulants after 6pm (coffee, chocolate, tea, soft drinks). Avoid taking naps during the day. We hope to have answered your question, Louiza Lounas, Pharmacy intern (under the supervision of Alexandre Chagnon, Pharmacist).