No, I haven't seen anything new on PTU that says no to breastfeeding while
on it.  And I do try to keep up with this issue, as I have a breastfeeding
mom in my practice on PTU.  In fact, I've checked a TSH on the baby (for
mom's peace of mind) and found it to be normal.
Can he cite the reference????
Becky Saenz, MD, IBCLC

At 09:47 PM 04/12/2000 -0400, you wrote:
>Have had two separate moms in the last two weeks present to me with the
>question of is PTU (used for treatment of hyperthyroidism) compatible with
>breastfeeding.  Reading in all my sources, I say yes-- both tell me that
>their docs say no. One has a pediatrician who insisted on her weaning the 2
>month old abruptly to start meds ( I met her at a question and answer
>session at the mall's Kid Fest days, so a total stranger to me,  with this
>adorable cutie who has gone cold turkey to formula); the other situation a
>newly diagnosed Grave's disease mom who has an endocrinologist who won't
>discuss this any further until she weans and who says there is new
>information that says no to PTU ( the arrogance of this doc would have me
>switch care givers regardless of the correctness of his information!).
>
>Has anyone read anything new that goes against the resources we all have?
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Karen Foard, IBCLC in State College, PA
>
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