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I'm writing in for a friend because she told me last night that she may have to stop breastfeeding her baby. Her baby is now 4 months old and my friend is a first time mom.
My friend's medical history is somewhat complex and she's already had to cut out some medication because of nursing.
Jump to another medical problem…My friend has kidney stones and she is going in to have them "zapped" in that water/current thing. On top of that, bacteria in the stones are causing a urinary tract infection that won't go away despite her taking low-dose antibiotics.
My friend's doctor has suggested that she go on a medication to prevent the reoccurrence of the stones. The medication contains potassium, which my friend has been advised passes the breast milk and is not easily digested by the baby.
I had suggested that my friend post here but I'm not sure she will as she hasn't used this board before.
My questions are these:
Do any of you know about these medications and/or medical problems and have some advice for my friend?
If my friend does decide to take the medication, is there a chance of her continuing to breastfeed?
If she decides to hold off on the medication but wants to take it eventually, how long would you recommend she wait?
Thanks in advance for your help…
My friend's medical history is somewhat complex and she's already had to cut out some medication because of nursing.
Jump to another medical problem…My friend has kidney stones and she is going in to have them "zapped" in that water/current thing. On top of that, bacteria in the stones are causing a urinary tract infection that won't go away despite her taking low-dose antibiotics.
My friend's doctor has suggested that she go on a medication to prevent the reoccurrence of the stones. The medication contains potassium, which my friend has been advised passes the breast milk and is not easily digested by the baby.
I had suggested that my friend post here but I'm not sure she will as she hasn't used this board before.
My questions are these:
Do any of you know about these medications and/or medical problems and have some advice for my friend?
If my friend does decide to take the medication, is there a chance of her continuing to breastfeed?
If she decides to hold off on the medication but wants to take it eventually, how long would you recommend she wait?
Thanks in advance for your help…