On 27/10/2010, at 1:05 PM, Sarah Reece-Stremtan wrote: > I can't think of how either fentanyl or midazolam might directly depress lactogenesis Have a look at this Australian study which found that intrapartum fentanyl use is associated with poorer breastfeeding outcomes. http://internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com/content/1/1/24 And here is another: http://journals.lww.com/anesthesiology/Abstract/2005/12000/Effect_of_Labor_Epidural_Analgesia_with_and.16.aspx Cheers n *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome