Generally the advice I have received, and gathered, is to in general soothe
the bite, such as ibuprofen for pain if needed, and that breastfeeding need
not be interrupted as the neurotoxic nature of the venom will likely not be
found in the mother's milk, and if so, it would be in small enough quantity
to not pose harm to the infant. 


According to the University of Florida/IFAS offices on Environmental
Horiculture, Phil Koehler, the variety of stinging bees have a transient
localized reaction. 

The venom is usually injected into the skin, not usually hitting blood
vessels to circulate it to other parts of the body. 


Based on this, breastfeeding and the effect on breast milk should not be an
issue for concern.


The reason I think so many moms become concerned, is that the toxin can
cause swelling in the glands under the arms( near the breasts), neck, groin,
and often results in a numb tongue and blue-ish lips.

Mirine Dye, MPH, CLE
Florida Keys
( home to the scorpion sting question!)


Date:    Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:26:16 -0400
From:    Jan Wenk <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: bee stings

Hi  All,

I just got a phone message from a woman who was just stung on her right
breast X 2. and wants to know if she can still nurse. I called her back, but
I have only gotten her message machine. I do not know the age of the baby,
nor do I know if she has any other children with a history of anaphylactic
shock. I left her a message with my questions and directed her to her ped. I
have also left a message with the Lactation Study Center here at the
University of Rochester, but they are not in the office. If anyone has any
thoughts, please let me know.

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