Well, I don't see why there is a problem with prematures either when the mother takes this drug. The question is whether the breastmilk with some metronidazole (a small amount, by the way) is dangerous for the baby. Why would it be? We give metronidazole to premature babies don't we?

Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC

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