Valium & BF - ok or pump & dump?

Question

So, new mom adrenaline was keeping me from sleep to the point of exhaustion and my doc have me Valium 5 mg to help. Specifically asked for BF safe but he was a GP so I don't know if he was all that rigorous in checking. I'm reading on the lactmed site that for one time use it's ok, but can't find anything about taking it for several nights in a row. Anybody know whether Valium is ok or pump & dump??

Answer

If your feeling uncomfortable with it or question it, pump and dump. I will say though after both my children were born i was prescribed klionopin(however you spell it) for anxiety and i exclusively breast fed. Both girls happy and healthy. Neither showed any signs that the drug crossed through (although im no moron, i know it must have, just not at significant rate).  Good luck to you and hope you get some sleep.

Answer

I looked the info up on Dr Hale's site and found this: Dr. Hale recommends waiting approximately 10-12 hours after taking the medication before resuming breastfeeding and pumping and dumping in the meantime.  You can call Dr Hale InfantRisk Center at (806)352-2519.

Valium & BF - ok or pump & dump?

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