Breastfeeding
Links:
Kellymom
Kellymom forums
LactMed Search – A peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider.
Local:
Beyond Birth Lactation Services
Lactation Laura
La Leche League of Oregon
Nursing Mother’s Counsel
Phone:
InfantRisk Center: (806) 352-2519. If you breastfeed, you should keep this number on you. That way, if you’re ever being prescribed medicine, you can get reliable info on whether it’s compatible with breastfeeding or not. The Physician’s Desk Reference that doctors use to look up that info is not a reliable source with regard to medications and breastfeeding.
