Methadone
and My Baby
The
big question is may I breastfeed my baby while on methadone?
The answer is YES you can. Studies have shown that the amount
of methadone that CAN get into the breast milk is very small.
Old information lead pediatricians to only encourage those
women dosing at 20mg or less to breastfeed; but the American
Academy of Pediatrics removed the 20mg limit in 2001. This
is a subject that you need to discuss with your pediatrician
early in your pregnancy. Do not wait until you deliver to
have this conversation.
Kim Wilson, LBSW
Pregnancy Program Director |
