HalesMeds

Name: HalesMeds
Rating: 4.5 (711 reviews)
Author: Springer Publishing Company

By: Springer Publishing Company App

Hale’s breastfeeding reference

Overview

Version:

20.1.49

Last updated: 2024-10-02

Ranking

#63,750 ▼ 87

Overall

Features & Capabilities

HalesMeds is the evidence-based breastfeeding medications reference used by over 100,000 healthcare professionals worldwide, offering rapid, concise drug information with Lactation Risk Categories (LRC), quick search, alphabetical lookup, and guidance for adult, pediatric, and infant considerations, plus safer alternatives and infant monitoring tips. It is published by Springer Publishing and updated by experts Dr. Thomas W. Hale and Kaytlin Krutsch.

The app now includes newer therapies—weight‑loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, heart failure medications such as Entresto, and meds for anxiety and postpartum depression—featuring dosing guidance and infant evaluation points. Full drug entries are accessible via subscription, ensuring clinicians stay current with the latest evidence on drug transfer into human milk.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Content

By:

Springer Publishing Company

Rating:

4.50

(711)

Version:

20.1.49 Last updated: 2024-10-02

Version code:

868874185

Creation date:

2018-07-24

Compatible devices:

Size:

122.12MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 63,750 ▼ 87

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Developed by:

Springer Publishing Company

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/halesmeds/id1400067173

Website:

http://builtbyhlt.com/

User Reviews

Users praise HaleMeds for credible, current med/breastfeeding info and convenient on-the-go access. However, repeated launch crashes and a pay-to-view model drive the strongest dissatisfaction, with some longing for free or more transparent access similar to LactMed.

Pros

Credible, evidence-based information on medications and breastfeeding.
Current, up-to-date content with regular updates.
Convenient for healthcare professionals, easy to access on the go.
Trusted resource widely used by lactation professionals.

Cons

Frequent launch crashes and the app won’t open.
Information is behind a paywall; users feel it should be free or transparently disclosed up front.
Perceived as a replacement for LactMed with limited free access, causing frustration about paid content.

Recent reviews

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!