I have a question about magnesium sulfate.  I know that it has been discussed
before, but we need to rewrite protocols in our hospital for breastfeeding
mothers who are on MgSO4.  We have allowed moms to nurse on a lower dose, but
still have some staff nurses who are reluctant to allow breastfeeding when
moms are receiving higher doses.  Any comments or references?

Also, I have seen many moms recently with cracked nipples that have ended up
with mastitis.  I was wondering if applying Bactroban on the nipples in
addition to pure lanolin cream and the usual cracked nipple therapies would
help avoid a mastitis.

One more thing...is the over-the-counter Pepcid AC compatible with
breastfeeding?

Thanks for the help!

Janet Bergeson, RN, MS, IBCLC