S/O Sambucus while nursing?

[kaharris83]

Is it safe to take Sambucus/Elderberry while nursing? Just looking to keep my immune system as strong as possible. I'm taking 4000IU D3, plant based DH, and a plant basrd prenatal already.

[MommyAllison]

My midwife encouraged me to take it when I was 40 weeks pregnant, fwiw. Hope you stay well!

[ahisma]

I never could get any definitive answers, but got enough reassurance that I decided that I felt comfortable taking it. I'm not sure how helpful that info is though...

[Tondi G]

well they say you can give it to children ... so chances are the small amount of it that may get through your breastmilk will not be harmful. If I were nursing I would take it!

http://voices.yahoo.com/elderberry-safe-medication-breastfeeding-mothers-5054530.html

[kaharris83]

Thanks ladies. It was really hard to find info and the Yahoo link was all I really found too. Sounds like it is safe and I was only planning to take the smaller daily dose vs the dose you take when sick. Hoping not to get sick and need the higher dose.