1. The American Academy of Pediatrics article “Transfer of Drugs and Other Chemicals into Human Milk” available on-line here (scroll down to click on the article title to open it, then consult the appropriate table for the particular medication).

2. Dr. Hale’s breastfeeding and medications forum located here (note: you do not need a username and password to browse the existing posts. Only professionals such as lactation consultants, LLL leaders, physicians, pharmacists and other medical professionals may register and post new questions).

3. Kellymom.com’s collection of resources on “Is This Safe When Breastfeeding?” located here. Kellymom.com also has a message board here where anyone can register and post “is this safe when breastfeeding” questions.

[4. Don't forget about the free on-line reference LactMed!]

Having done my homework about the recommended drug, I returned to the doctor and shared the literature with him. He agreed to prescribe the medication. Even still, at each subsequent appointment he continued to ask me if I’d weaned my baby. Each time I would calmly yet firmly reply, “No, I plan to continue nursing.”

I cannot imagine compounding the stress of being diagnosed with a serious illness with having to wean suddenly. In my case, it would have been unnecessarily traumatic for both me and my baby. I don’t advocate going against medical advice, but I do advocate getting a second opinion and arming oneself with all available information. Thank goodness I persisted and was able to nurse happily for months after that.

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