Remember that gentamicin is given parenterally (IV, IM)because of low oral absorption. Hale 97 states "oral absorption of gentamicin (<1%)is generally nil...." (p. 271). Therefore, I would not expect the baby to absorb it, i.e. should not be affected by this drug taken by the mother. P.S. PLEASE NOTE I HAVE A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS. SEE SIG LINE BELOW. Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC Violet Louisiana, USA mailto:[log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com