2006-07-15 13:05:57 · 6 answers · asked by aprilmedusa 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Contact a La Leche League Leader or a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and have them look it up in the latest edition of Medications and Mother's Milk.
In the 2004 edition Hale says it's a "L3" which means "moderately safe." He also says.....
"Unfortunately, there are no data on the transfer of exogenously supplied LTP or 5-HTP into human milk. For instance, it is not apparently known if high maternal plasma levels would produce high milk levels. While it is true human milk contains higher levels of LTP, presumably to stimulate serotonin levels in the infant's CNS, it is not known if high maternal doses would likewise produce high milk levels. Because the infant's neurologic development is incredibly sensitive to serotonin levels, and because we do not know if supplementation with LTP or 5-HTP could produce high milk levels leading to overdose in the infant, this author does not recommend the use of L-tryptophan or 5-HTP supplementation in breastfeeding mothers until we know corresponding milk levels."
Looks like Hale recommends against it.
2006-07-16 03:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. The fact is that the world's foremost expert on drugs and breastfeeding, Dr. Thomas Hale, states that its safety is unknown, and that it should therefore be avoided until more information is available. I am including a link to his Web site.
2006-07-15 18:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please try not to use any prescription meds while breastfeeding. My mother had depression for 6 years, and was on 6 anti-depressants. She now uses an alternative treatment comprised of vitamins and minerals, and is drug free.
PLEASE goto www.truehope.com
2006-07-15 13:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by darkgarlic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://community.netdoktor.com/ccs/uk/depression/coping/treating/medicine/article.jsp?articleIdent=uk.depression.coping.treating.medicine.uk_depression_article_1963
This link advises against it.Sorry!! actually this link claims to not have information about tryptophans effect on pregnancy and breastfeeding.http://www.azarius.net/product_smartchoice_ltryptophan.html
This site advises against it but does not say why!
2006-07-15 13:10:29 · answer #4 · answered by Silva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but you can call your pharmacist and ask...they should know, or you can call your obstetrician and ask him. Good luck!
2006-07-15 13:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by Cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont I'm sorry
2006-07-15 13:07:47 · answer #6 · answered by YD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋