There's nothing new on valproic acid and breastfeeding, but there is 
increasing concern about neurological/cognitive deficits in children 
exposed to valproic acid in utero. If his tone and behavior seem normal, 
and he is difficult to rouse, make sure his thyroid screen was normal 
(congenital hypothyroidism causes sleepiness in babies, and they may 
have large tongues as well).

Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC  NYC  cwgenna.com


On 4/23/2012 9:50 AM, Brenda McCrea wrote:
> Any new research on the effects of taking valproic acid and breastfeeding. I have a patient, born 36 weeks gestation. He is now 8 weeks old and remains very sleepy. Wt gain is adequate.
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