Kate,

I used to work in the pharmaceutical industry, for a company which
sold DMSO, and I have to tell you that it is _nasty_ stuff.  I
wouldn't even want it in the same house as a child - among other
things, it's a vehicle for other chemicals - meaning that if any
other chemical is mixed with it, and you rub it on your skin, the
other chemical can be carried to your blood system.

I don't know of any studies with respect to breastfeeding and DMSO
(and there may be a _reason_ for that!) - but I sure wouldn't take
the chance.


Anne
Jessica - 8/28/78
William - 4/11/98
Tazi, Nika & Ryzhik - our canine kids
Shakespeare & Sonnet - our kitties

I am: Mom, Attorney, Professor, Childbirth Educator (in training)
Founder & Director - Western N.Y. Mother's Milk Drive (1978-1979)
My own favourite baby-related tips: http://www.dadsrights.org/annie/kidtips.html

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