Is it safe to take diet pills after having a baby

Dear Ask The Doctor: Hi. I've just had a baby six weeks ago and I am bottle feeding him. Im just wondering if it is safe for me to start taking weightloss pills?

Dear Khadijah: I would not recommend taking diet pill if you are breastfeeding your baby. Diet supplements may pose an added risk if you're breastfeeding. The ingredients in these products may pass into your breast milk, and we don't know whether they're safe for babies to consume. However if you are exclusively bottle feeding your baby then it is safe to take the pills.