In a message dated 2/7/2003 7:17:54 AM Mountain Standard Time,
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> Date:   Fri, 7 Feb 2003 07:24:14 -0500
> From:   "Mathews, Lois" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Pesticides
>
> Helpppppppppppppp Lactnetters, An OB called me yesterday and left a =
> message on voice mail asking about an prenatal patient who works in the =
> office of a Pesticide Co. Can she nurse with this exposure? My instinct =
> was to say sure but I would be more worried about exposure during the =
> pregnancy. Please give me your expertise ASAP because I need to follow =
> up with the OB doc. this morning.=20
> Thanks Lois.Mathews R.N. IBCLC RLC
> St. Mary's Medical Center
> West Palm Beach Fl.
> Improving life one breastfed baby at a time
>

My husband also works with pesticides.  He has his blood tested every year to
monitor contamination.   He has never had any in his blood. Often the office
is not in the area with the pesticides..... this limits the exposure.  I
would encourage blood testing.
Connor Widner IBCLC, RNC
Hotckhiss, Colo

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