Henya writes:

I just  wanted to ask why is it that pharmacists are so adamant about almost 
any  medication being not compatible with nursing? Is it the liability issues? 
Or  formula is seen as a familiar pharmacological compound  mindset?



~~ In my experience most pharmacists, unless they have self-educated, are  
simply ignorant about the critical nature of the breastfeeding relationship.  
Also, if they use the PDR, the physician's desk reference, even drugs  like 
acetaminophen say to ask the MD, or not use things that would appear  as proven 
very low or no risk in the Hale or other real texts. PDR is  basically company 
literature from drug companies who are concerned about  covering their butts. 
It is not really useful in helping a mom decide whether  any risks of taking 
the meds while continuing to nurse are higher than the risks  of not 
breastfeeding. PDR does not look at the issue this way at all.
 
Peace,
Judy  

Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA

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