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Can't nurse due to health issues

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I have been nursing my 19 month old son on demand.  On Wednesday I suffered a mild heart attack, but of course, I am on meds and cannot nurse now. I begged the doctors to try to find an altnerative route so that I could wean my son slower, but they scared me into taking all the meds. My son was ok while he visited me in the hospital, but is more upset, now that I am home.  I am visiting two alternative medicine doctors this week in the hopes of getting off some of the 5 medicines they gave me, but it is unlikely that this will happen very quickly - I just don't know.  Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to make this transition easier for my son.  My husband is home and will help in any way that he can.  Any suggestions would be appreciated to ease this sudden transition for my son.

post #2 of 6

have you called http://www.infantrisk.com/ to confirm about the medications?

 

Hope you feel better soon!

post #3 of 6
Sorry I don't have any suggestions, just wanted to offer a cyber hug. Hope you get some answers and feel better soon!
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Thread Starter 

I haven't but the lactation consultant at the hospital checked out the meds and all but the aspirin are incompatable or "unstudied" with breastfeeding.  I will give infantrisk a call - the more info, the better.

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Thanks!

post #6 of 6

Infantrisk is Dr. Hale based, so they will have the best info for you and let you make your decision based on all the information. I'm so glad you have decided to call - it would be nice if you could avoid the stress of having to wean right now!  Good luck!
 

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Originally Posted by Ruthg View Post

I haven't but the lactation consultant at the hospital checked out the meds and all but the aspirin are incompatable or "unstudied" with breastfeeding.  I will give infantrisk a call - the more info, the better.

 

 

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