I did this diet (I was not nursing) along with a nursing friend (her
baby was about 18 mos old at the time). This is anecdotal, but in her
case, she found the hcg did not suppress her appetite, which is the
point of taking the hcg. Because her baby was older, she was willing
to risk the potential dip in supply, but if the baby were younger,
that would be a greater risk to take.

In general, I would discourage it, but if the baby were older would
see it as more of a challenge issue than risk issue.

Just my unsubstantiated thoughts... ;)

Gina Gerboth, IBCLC, CD(DONA), CBE
Pueblo, Colorado
www.safepassagebirth.com

On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 9:41 PM, Shana <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I have permission from a client to post this question:
>
> Is it safe to take an HcG injection while nursing? My first inclination is
> no, you should not because of the effects on supply but I have searched the
> archives here and on Dr. Hale's website and book and can not find anything
> on HcG injections. If anyone has any information, experience or advice it
> would be greatly appreciated.
>

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