Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Welcome to our forum! Before posting your questions, please read the following terms:

  1. 1. Forum questions will be responded to by InfantRisk staff as schedules permit during normal business hours.
  2. 2. This forum is not intended for emergencies or urgent care. For any immediate medical concerns, please seek appropriate medical attention.
  3. 3. Any statements made by team members should be discussed with your medical care team. Your healthcare providers know you (and your baby) best, and should have a better understanding of your unique situation.
  4. 4. We are a small team dedicated to helping you as best as we can. However, for the quickest response, we recommend calling the InfantRisk Center at +1(806) 352-2519.

By posting to the forums, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

The InfantRisk team

breastfeeding on avonex

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    breastfeeding on avonex

    Ill make this quick as my baby is waking up from her nap! I have stable relapse remitting Ms. I've been on avonex seven years prior to this uneventful pregnancy. We've been exclusively bfing for 3 1/2 months and I want to get back on meds while still breastfeeding. Neuro says stop bfing first. I wanted to bf for at least a year. Who has breastfed on an ABC Med? Was your neuro or ped on board?
    Last edited by hardworkingninja; 04-20-2011, 04:29 PM. Reason: spelling
    Tags: None
  • #2
    My neuro was on board with either bd on avonex or copaxone. If you look at dr hale research on those drugs, the molecules are too big to pass to the breastmilk. Id have your neuro do some research on dr hales website.

    Comment

    • #3
      So just an update. I resumed avonex when my baby was about four months old and have continued breastfeeding. My neuro is not super excited about it but my pediatrician says it is okay after reviewing the reccommendations from Dr. Hale. My baby is doing great so far and I'm happy to be back on my meds. I usually just pump right before my injection after baby is in bed for the night and then breastfeed like normal when she wakes up in the morning. I want to encourage other breastfeeding mothers to consider nursing while on Avonex. I'm so happy I didn't just stop breastfeeding right away but looked into the research.

      Comment

      Previous template Next
      Working...
      X