This looks like an excellent opportunity for someone to do a little education
to a very well-targetted audience.  Anyone want to write a note about the
effect of labor meds on breastfeeding for posting to the group?  You can e-mail
me privately, or post directly to misc.kids.pregnancy.

Rachael

In misc.kids.pregnancy, cthorin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Hi.
>I am posting for a friend who is due in January. She does not want to
>take any drugs or an epidural during delivery, because she is planning
>to breast feed. She has not been able to find any information on drugs
>in breast milk after the delivery. And how long they are in your milk.
>Does anyone know how long before the drugs are completely out of your
>system? and do they get into your milk? She is afraid she may need drugs
>and would like to know how this will affect her breastfeeding. Thanks in
>advance. Post or email at above address.
>

>Dawn


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