http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/is-this-medication-safe-for-breastfeeding-mothers/ Breastfeeding 1-2-3: A Blog for Breastfeeding Tips and Support Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:17:28 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/is-this-medication-safe-for-breastfeeding-mothers/comment-page-1/#comment-248 Breastfeeding 1-2-3 » How to Get Good Medical Advice on Breastfeeding Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:20:59 +0000 http://breastfeeding123.com/is-this-medication-safe-for-breastfeeding-mothers/#comment-248 [...] The first time I was told to wean was by my (now fired) endocrinologist who told me that I should wean while taking a particular anti-thyroid medication. With the help of a La Leche League leader, I presented that doctor with information about the low lactation risk for that medication from the reference book Medications and Mothers’ Milk and he grudgingly “allowed” me to continue nursing. When I later developed elevated liver enzymes on that medication (unrelated to breastfeeding), he again recommended that I wean and take radioactive iodine to kill my thyroid (which, by the way, would mean that I could not hold or kiss my child for at least five days afterwards so as not to expose her to radioactivity!) I found a new endocrinologist willing to treat me on an alternate anti-thyroid medication at a dose that was compatible with breastfeeding and did not affect my liver enzymes. [...] [...] The first time I was told to wean was by my (now fired) endocrinologist who told me that I should wean while taking a particular anti-thyroid medication. With the help of a La Leche League leader, I presented that doctor with information about the low lactation risk for that medication from the reference book Medications and Mothers’ Milk and he grudgingly “allowed” me to continue nursing. When I later developed elevated liver enzymes on that medication (unrelated to breastfeeding), he again recommended that I wean and take radioactive iodine to kill my thyroid (which, by the way, would mean that I could not hold or kiss my child for at least five days afterwards so as not to expose her to radioactivity!) I found a new endocrinologist willing to treat me on an alternate anti-thyroid medication at a dose that was compatible with breastfeeding and did not affect my liver enzymes. [...]

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/is-this-medication-safe-for-breastfeeding-mothers/comment-page-1/#comment-447 Breastfeeding 1-2-3 » Free Medical Reference on Drugs and Lactation Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:45:56 +0000 http://breastfeeding123.com/is-this-medication-safe-for-breastfeeding-mothers/#comment-447 [...] I tested the site by looking up a few medications including the anti-thyroid medication one doctor told me I could not take while nursing. I was very impressed by this resource. I particularly like the feature that suggests alternate drugs to consider. I also like that PubMed links are provided for any studies cited. [...] [...] I tested the site by looking up a few medications including the anti-thyroid medication one doctor told me I could not take while nursing. I was very impressed by this resource. I particularly like the feature that suggests alternate drugs to consider. I also like that PubMed links are provided for any studies cited. [...]

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/is-this-medication-safe-for-breastfeeding-mothers/comment-page-1/#comment-166 A Hearty Life » Dear Doctor #11: Hyperthyroidism Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:19:43 +0000 http://breastfeeding123.com/is-this-medication-safe-for-breastfeeding-mothers/#comment-166 [...] To learn more about breastfeeding, hyperthyroidism, and taking medication while breastfeeding, visit Breastfeeding 1-2-3. [...] [...] To learn more about breastfeeding, hyperthyroidism, and taking medication while breastfeeding, visit Breastfeeding 1-2-3. [...]

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