Is magnesium glycinate safe while breastfeeding?

Making health decisions while breastfeeding can be challenging. A friend mentioned she’s thinking about taking magnesium glycinate to manage her stress and improve her sleep, but she’s uncertain about its safety for nursing. The reported benefits sound appealing, yet the uncertainty is concerning.

I’ve come across information suggesting that magnesium can help with relaxation and muscle cramps, which many new moms experience. Still, many parents often wonder what’s truly safe for them and their babies when it comes to supplements. Have any of you looked into this or talked to your healthcare provider about using magnesium glycinate while breastfeeding? What did they tell you?

How do you generally navigate these health choices? Do you rely more on your own experiences or on professional advice regarding supplements during breastfeeding?

I totally get the struggle with figuring out what’s safe. I’ve read that magnesium glycinate is usually considered safe for breastfeeding, but yeah, definitely check with a doc first. Have you thought about non-supplement ways to manage stress and sleep, like yoga or meditation?