# HalesMeds — Hale’s breastfeeding reference

> Evidence-based medication safety reference for breastfeeding mothers for healthcare professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by SPRINGER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halesmeds/id1400067173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SPRINGER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/776168476)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 711 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 122 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halesmeds/id1400067173/reviews.md

## What is HalesMeds?

HalesMeds helps over 100,000 health care professionals worldwide with evidence-based information on medication safety for breastfeeding mothers.

Now including new drugs for weight loss like Ozempic and Wegovy, heart failure drugs such as Entresto, medications for anxiety, postpartum depression, and over 1,300 drugs, diseases, vaccines and syndromes with lactation risk category (LRC), you can quickly identify hazardous drugs for breastfeeding patients.

Brought to you by Springer Publishing, this reference app is continuously revised with the most up-to-date research on the transmission of maternal drugs into human milk from world-renowned experts, Dr. Thomas W. Hale, and PharmD, Kaytlin Krutsch.

Features:
•	Includes quick search and alphabetical lookup
•	Provides adult concerns, adult dose, pediatric concerns, & infant monitoring
•	Suggests safer alternatives for high-risk entries
•	Presents key points and savvy tips about breastfeeding and medications 
•	Offers succinct information about evaluation of the infant


Get access to all drug entries when you subscribe:
• Hale's Medications & Mothers' Milk - 1 Month: one auto-renewing payment of $7.99
• Hale's Medications & Mothers' Milk - 12 Months: one auto-renewing payment of $84.99 

Medications & Mothers' Milk offers two auto-renewing subscription options to help keep you up to date with medical standards. 

-Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
-Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
-Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
-Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
-Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

 These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. 

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## Key features

- Medication safety for breastfeeding
- Lactation risk categories (LRC)
- New drug information (Ozempic, Wegovy, Entresto)
- Safer alternative suggestions
- Adult and infant dose information
- Key points and tips

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hale's - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Hale's - 12 Months | $94.99 | per year |


## What do users think of HalesMeds?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ⭐ Excellent resource for healthcare professionals
- ⭐ Reliable, evidence-based information
- ⭐ Great app when it works

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not opening
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and unresponsive support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Frequent log-outs for paid users

**Most requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide more free content for users

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halesmeds/id1400067173/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A must have for lactation consultants

*2024-06-25*

I’ve been buying the book for years and am so happy to have an app that’s always current. If you're a nursing mom call your LC or doctor, this app is for healthcare professionals who need to look up information regularly and don’t have time to vet every single answer. I know I can trust Hale’s for that!

### 1/5 — Can't open at all

*2024-05-16*

It exited itself as soon as you click open it, I'm not sure what's going on

### 1/5 — Too expensive

*2024-03-06, version 8.94.10264*

This should be free. I deleted it because of the price

### 5/5 — Dr Hale App

*2023-05-05, version 8.94.10264*

Great resource!!! The best place to go for Info on meds and breastfeeding!!!

### 5/5 — Evidence based information

*2022-09-28*

Reliable research evidenced based information. App provides easy access to this while at work or on the go

### 1/5 — Nonworking app

*2022-06-23, version 8.37.7375*

I’m paying for an app that Cabot be accessed when needed.

### 1/5 — Crashing

*2022-04-20, version 8.37.7375*

The app keeps crashing and won’t let me Open

### 1/5 — Crashed every time

*2022-01-16*

App crashes every time I open it. Never even got to use it before I gave up and deleted the app.

### 1/5 — App won’t open

*2022-01-09, version 8.37.7375*

This was great when it worked, but now it won’t even open.  Needs an update.

### 1/5 — Crashing

*2021-12-09, version 8.37.7375*

App crashes every time I try to open it

## Frequently asked questions about HalesMeds

### What is HalesMeds?

HalesMeds is a reference app designed for healthcare professionals, offering evidence-based information on the safety of medications for breastfeeding mothers. It includes data on over 1,300 drugs, diseases, and vaccines, helping users identify potential risks and find safer alternatives.

### What kind of information does HalesMeds provide?

The app provides lactation risk categories (LRC) for various substances, adult and infant dose information, potential concerns for both adults and infants, and suggestions for safer alternative medications. It also includes key points and tips related to breastfeeding and medications.

### How much does HalesMeds cost?

Access to all drug entries in HalesMeds requires a subscription. There are two auto-renewing subscription options: a 1-month subscription for $7.99 and a 12-month subscription for $84.99. Pricing may vary in different countries.

### What are the system requirements for HalesMeds?

The provided description does not specify the exact system requirements for HalesMeds. However, as a mobile application, it is expected to be compatible with iOS and Android devices. Users can typically find detailed compatibility information on the app's store page.

### Who is HalesMeds intended for?

This app is specifically designed for healthcare professionals, such as doctors, pharmacists, and nurses, who advise breastfeeding mothers on medication use. It helps them quickly access reliable, up-to-date research on drug transmission into human milk.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 20.1.49 — 2024-10-02

This version includes a few improvements to make your experience smoother.  

Let us know what you think by emailing us at feedback@hltcorp.com or by leaving a 5-star review.

### 19.2.44 — 2024-08-28

This version includes a few improvements and updated content to make your experience smoother. 

Let us know what you think by emailing us at feedback@hltcorp.com or by leaving a 5-star review.

### 8.94.10264 — 2022-07-15

This version includes a few improvements to make your experience smoother.  

Let us know what you think by emailing us at feedback@hltcorp.com or by leaving a 5-star review.

### 8.91.10227 — 2022-07-01

This version includes a few improvements to make your experience smoother.  

Let us know what you think by emailing us at feedback@hltcorp.com or by leaving a 5-star review.

### 8.91.10210 — 2022-06-29

This version includes a few improvements to make your experience smoother.  Let us know what you think by emailing us at feedback@hltcorp.com or by leaving a 5-star review.

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