Cassie writes:


I  have no answer to your question about the availability of drops, but 
found the  following on the Wikipedia description (I looked since I had no idea 
what you  were writing about...).  I wonder if it is an option for the 
mother you  write about if she can't find drops anywhere?

"Although L. reuteri  occurs naturally in humans, it is not found in all 
individuals. Therefore,  dietary supplementation is needed to introduce and 
maintain high levels of it  in some people. Oral intake of L. reuteri has been 
shown to effectively  colonize the intestine of healthy people; 
colonization begins rapidly within  days of ingestion, although the levels in the body 
drop within several months  after intake is stopped.[20] Furthermore, L. 
reuteri is found in breast  milk,[21] and oral intake on the mother's part 
likewise increases the amount  of L. reuteri present in her milk, and the 
likelihood that it will be  transferred to the child's body.[22]"
~~~Thanks Cassie. The studies that showed it was helpful were done with the 
 baby receiving the drops, but this might be an option I can share with the 
mom,  thanks. 
 
Peace,
Judy 

Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA
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