In addition to asking the doc for references/evidence supporting the
recommendation that her milk could somehow be unsafe for her baby now, these
refs may be helpful:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2095084/http://www.mchlibrary.info/pubs/pdfs/breastfeedingtib.pdf (p. 8)
http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/disease/index.htm (re: very few
contraindications to BF)
ttp://
www.nbci.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72:breastfeeding-and-illness&catid=5:information&Itemid=17
Re: Rocephin -
http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search/f?./temp/~NXArhW:1
Personally, I'm more concerned that this ill woman has been placed in a room
with someone having TB + other ill persons! Sheesh...
K
> Hallo to you all
> I have been on Lactnet of nearly 10 years and it always fascinates me to
> read and learn more about breastfeeding. Today I also need some information.
> I have searched the archives, but without success.
> I currently deal with a mom who has a 15 month old breastfed baby. She (the
> mom) was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis 4 days ago and was admitted in
> the hospital. Her baby is not allowed in to see her as she is in the same
> room where there are TB and other sick people. She is on Rocephin twice a
> day.
> She was however expressing to keep her milk flow going. Her doctor told her
> now that she must stop breastfeeding now as it is not safe for her baby.
> I have looked and searched in numerous places but can get no information on
> this.
> First of all, is it going through the breastmilk? If yes, for how long will
> this be the case. I advised her to continue to express (pump and dump) until
> we have a clear answer for when it would be safe again to breastfeed her
> baby.
> I am so annoyed by the fact that I often hear of women that were told by
> other people to stop breastfeeding if there were possible other solutions.
> It should be the mother's choice!
> Please if someone can either contact me privately or on the list.
> Thanks
> Ingrid Groenewald
>
> Ingrid Groenewald - PRIVATE MIDWIFE -
> Care with a Gentle Touch...
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