question about domperidone

I used it after my first ds was born. We had all sorts of problems, but I didn't know we had problems until he was about a month old- by then, my supply was pretty much shot. I was only pumping 5 oz a day. I started the dom and within 3-4 days, I was pumping 13 oz a day, within a week or 2 after that, ds was nursing full time and I started to wean myself off the meds. Ds was 4 mos old by the time he was nursing exclusively.

I used the dom as a last resort, I tried all the herbs and other tricks to get milk supply up and none of them worked. I really didn't want to use meds, especially ones that aren't available in the US, but it was give them a try or switch to formula. It was my one last chance. Ds ended up nursing until around 22 mos, when I was pg w/#3.

I had nursed my dd until she was 20 mos old, so I don't know if that helped re-establish my supply. If ds had been my first, I don't know if the domperidone would have made a difference, but in my opinion, if you've tried everything else- give it a try. The benefits outweighed the risks (and I saw no negative side effects in my or my baby).

"this drug is illegal in the US and not tested for use as a lactation aid and the affects on newborns is unknown."

Domperidone (motilium) is considered very safe for infants. In fact, it is prescribed for infants who have gastointestinal upset and are not gaining weight appropriately. The amount an infant gets taking it orally is far more than the small amount in breastmilk. It is also an over-the-counter drug in many countries.

The FDA lost a lot of credibility with a lot of lactation professionals when they released their warning. Domperidone is a very safe drug and a great option for women who have low supply. Their motives are, to say the least, suspect.

For a drug that has not been tested as a lactation aid, there are thousands and thousands and thousands of women using it as such. I belong to a Breastfeeding After Reduction surgery group (many women on this group have low supply) and you simply would not believe how many women have taken it.

I'm taking 120mg of domperidone a day and have researched this drug a lot. It is, in many ways, better than taking an herbal supplement because it has been studied vociferously and has, for all intents and purposes, no side effects (fenugreek makes you stink and can cause gassiness, and blessed thistle makes you and baby VERY gassy).

I started taking Domperidone 2 weeks ago in order to relactate. My ds is 8 1/2 months old & had not BF since 3 months old due to medical issues. After 2 weeks I am now getting 1/2 ounce each time I pump, so he gets from 2-4 ounces a day dependiong on how often I am able to pump. I have researched Domperidone extensively & am not at all concerned with what the FDA has to say. I was able to get Domperidone locally.

From what my LC & my son's pedi have told me it is NOT illegal in the U.S., just frowned upon in use for BF reasons. And as pointed out previously it is approved in the U.S. for use in babies with gastro issues. For me Domperidone is a miracle drug. I have milk for my son & I have no negative side effects.

To the OP: Congrats on your new addition, and good luck to you whatever your choice about Domperidone.

AmiBeth

here's some contact info i found for globaldrug:
Planet Pharmeceuticals {7-1-04 currently shipping}
Contact: Lisa
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i'm really worried about the site being down, this is where i order from!! i'm sending them an e-mail and i will also try to call them as soon as i get home (at work now).

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Dosage info can be found here :

http://www.bfar.org/domperidone.shtml

HTH.