Peggy:
We just published this data. The amount of methylprednisolone in milk, even following 1000 mg doses, is not high. I'd suggest you wait about 8 hours following the IV infusion to return to breastfeeding. Then wait an additional 8 hours after each additional infusion.
Tom Hale Ph.D.
Cooper C., Felkins K, Baker T, Hale T. Transfer of Methylprednisolone into Human Milk. J Hum Lact. 2015 May;31(2):237-9.
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