Re: not bf due to hypothyroid

..."Mom told me the
medication is not her concern, that she is not going to breastfeed b/c
she has "major hypothyroidism."  She stated after her first child was
born, whenever she would put the baby to breast, she would break out in
a sweat, and sometimes pass out. "

IMO, I would consider transient hypoglycemia which you can verify with a
simple finger stick during an episode, or simply have her eat some protein
and carbs 20 minutes before she expects to nurse again.
Even severe hypothyroidism is well controlled with medication and shouldn't
be an issue, as far as I'm aware.

Denny Rice, RN, IBCLC
Dallas, TX  USA

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