Flagyl is used to treat anaerobic perinatal infections and trichomonas. It is
classified as "use with caution" by the AAP because of possible teraogenic
effects in rats. I use full dose flagyl IV in 500gm infants when we suspect
NEC (rare because we use lots of BM) without problems. I have a hard time
believing that 2% of Mom's dose will cause a problem for my premies, let alone
a full term, healthy infant!
Nancy Wight MD