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Methergine and milk supply

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    Methergine and milk supply

    Can you update us on both the issues r/t methergine in the immediate PP period, but also in use following discharge? I am particularly curious re the impact on milk supply that may occur from 3 days of use following a PPH at 1 wk. Mom pumped and dumped per her Peds advice. Thank you!
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    Hi, Thanks for your post.

    http://www.infantrisk.com/content/use-methylergonovine-breastfeeding-mothers-0

    We have an article posted on our site which addresses current research on methylergonovine (methergine) as it relates to breastfeeding safety. With respect to milk supply, we have found that a single post-partum dose will suppress prolactin levels, but doesn't seem to have much of a noticeable effect on supply. Existing studies are conflicted regarding this drug's effect on milk supply if used for more than a single post-partum dose. Some studies found no effect, others describe a very significant drop in milk production which is reversible on stopping the medication. No new research has been published on this topic in the last 20 years.

    Pumping-and-dumping is probably not necessary as very little of this medication makes it into the breastmilk.

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