I called the pediatricians we're thinking of using this morning to ask them whether the medications I am taking will interfere with breastfeeding. When I'd asked my OB the other day, she told me I had to check with my pediatrician, which sent me into a tizzy, and even caused me to have a nightmare where the pediatrician told me there was no way I'd be able to breastfeed. But this morning I got good news, they didn't see any problem with it -- whew! AND, my cardiologist concurred; double whew!
Lopressor does pass into breastmilk, but at such low concentrations it shouldn't be an issue. Plus, after I give birth, my blood volume should go back to normal, so I probably won't be on the extra meds for too long anyway -- at least I hope so!
I've been looking forward to breastfeeding so much, it really killed me to think I might not even get the chance to try. Whew!
