I work in a University research lab.  In my opinion if she is that 
concerned about the possibility of transfer of chemicals in her milk, 
her own health would be in considerable danger.

Basic lab safety should be followed as appropriate for her job.  
Personal protective equipment such as lab coats, gloves, masks, fume 
hoods, respirators etc. would be her first line of defence in protecting 
her health.  She should have access to information on the chemicals she 
is exposed to through MSDS (material safety data sheets) within her 
workplace.

While pregnant, there were certain tasks which I was not able to do due 
to teratogenic side effects.

When she returns home she can take further precautions of removing her 
shoes before she enters the house, changing her clothes and/or showering 
before handling her baby.  These would be the same precautions she might 
want to take even if she wasn't breastfeeding.

She should try and figure out if the concerns are with these chemicals 
showing up in her milk, or her bringing home harmful dust on her 
clothing/person.  Surface exposure would be an issue whether she was 
breastfeeding or not.

-- 
Tania Archbold B.Sc., IBCLC
Mother's Nectar Lactation Consultant Services
519-400-7098
www.mothersnectar.ca


On 2014-10-06 12:02, Jean Ridler wrote:
> Hullo Wise ones.
> 
> A breastfeeding mother soon to be returning to work has some concerns.
>  She is a chemist and works in a Mercedes lab is concerned re the
> possible risks of:
> Coal dust
> Sand
> Bentonite – clay
> Fumes from melting alloys , also alcohol, various chemicals and 
> methylene blue?
> 
> Any information would be appreciated.
> 
> Jean Ridler  RN  RM  IBCLC
> Cape Town, South Africa
> 

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