>>Diane asks about mercury in mom's dental fillings posing a risk to a
breastfeeding 7-month old:

Diane, she's already inhaling it when the fillings are in place. Any dentist
who knows why and how to remove these will know the order in which this
needs to happen to minimize risk.

Is the risk greater than using formula? Probably not.

Levels of minerals appear to be stable in milk regardless of maternal blood
levels.

Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC
Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre
Dayton, OH USA
http://www.bflrc.com


-----Original Message-----
From:   Diane Barnes [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Tuesday, June 09, 1998 5:23 PM
Subject:        Removing Mercury Fillings

Does  removing  mercury  fillings pose a risk to breastfeeding? A mom I am
working with is having her  mercury fillings removed and replaced. She is
nursing a 7 month old. Her concern is for whether the mercury that may be
inhaled during removal may cause increased  levels in her  milk. Anyone?
Diane Barnes