>How would you handle this: pediatrician recommends that since he doesn't
>know how long it takes for prednisone and  vanceril to leave mom's
>system (she's being treated for asthma), she should stop breastfeeding
>for the four days while on prednisone (40 mg daily, 20 mg AM and 20 mg
>PM), and should not continue to breastfeed for one week til all the
>medication is out of baby's system?
>TIA
>Pearl Shifer, IBCLC

I personally took both of these meds while I was breastfeeding. When I
expressed concern to my asthma specialist I was told that both were safe
while nursing. BTW, I was on higher does of prednisone too, 60-80 mg/day.

According to Tom Hale's book, prednisone is approved for use in BF mothers
by the American Academy of Pediatrics. How about sharing this info. with the
pediatrician or using the Lactation Fax Hotline in the back of the book?

More from Dr. Hale?
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Kim Balzer
La Leche League Leader, Student Lactation Consultant
The Milkie Way - Breastpump Rentals/Sales, Breastfeeding Supplies
Sebastopol, CA USA
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