Melatonin use during pregnancy and lactation: A scoping review of human studies.
Tya VineGregory M BrownBenicio Noronha FreyPublished in: Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999) (2021)
Contrary to what animal studies have suggested, evidence from clinical studies to date suggests that melatonin use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is probably safe in humans. This review further emphasizes the need for clinical studies on sleep disorders, including exogenous melatonin, during pregnancy and lactation.