Chemotherapy and breastfeeding

Hi iam on chemotherapy tablets and accidentally I make sex with my partenair with not protection and my wife is breastfeeding.

It harmful for the baby 

  • Hello Nounou and thanks for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about your situation. I would let your team know at the hospital and I would make sure in future you use a barrier such as a condom whilst you are taking the chemotherapy tablets.

    I am not sure how much chemotherapy is passed through breast milk but do talk to your team and specialist nurse and get their advice.

    Try not to worry too much. You may find it helpful to read our information on sex and chemotherapy.

    All the best,

    Catherine