There is no reason a mother taking lorazepam should stop nursing. It is
a short acting drug. The amount getting into the milk is tiny, the baby
is at an age where he can metabolize benzodiazepines fairly well.
Of course a little will get into the milk. But, the importance of
breastfeeding!! Won't the psychiatrists ever understand? Or will they
tell us "none of my patients were breastfed and *they're* alright"?
Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC