Could someone please give me information on Perindopril during lactation?
I found no matches in the archives.

The story:
Lovely woman sectioned at 34K for ?severe PIH - twin pregnancy (IVF).  This
lady (primip) is devoted to breastfeeding - had been expressing from before
the c/s (as soon as she found out it was to happen) and was very keen to
avoid all artificial formula.

Mother was unwell and had various tests which excluded pulmonary embolus
and other conditions.  Returned to theatre for evacuation of a haematoma in
her rectus sheath, then was finally diagnosed with cardiomyopathy.  She was
cared for in intensive care, expressing continued, however she was
commenced on perindopril which the cardiologist said was contraindicated
during lactation.  She was told she'd be on it for 6 months and she elected
to continue to express for the next 6 months and to resume breastfeeding
after that period.  Anyway the time has been reduced to two months as there
is improvement in her condition (grade 1 apparently - I'm a midwife/LC,
have no idea what that means!).

I've been tasked with finding out more about this drug.  I haven't met the
cardiologist, however reportedly he is a very approachable man who would
also like to know more about this drug in lactation.
The mother just wants to get off it as quickly as possible so she can
resume breastfeeding her babies.

If Dr Hale is receiving this email (do you have another address in Aus?)
and you feel it is worth it I'm sure this cardiologist would welcome
telephoning you.

Your opinions would be greatly valued.
Denise


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Denise Fisher BN, RN, RM, IBCLC
BreastEd Online Lactation Studies
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http://www.BreastEd.com.au

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