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Ladies,
Any input on your experiences would be appreciated on this: I am noticing my son to be developing what seems to be small breasts ... what I'm thinking is it is simply nice chubby, baby fat ... though I just want to make sure it is not the Domperidone trace amounts he is getting through my breast milk. Has anyone seen this?

Mahalo.
Christina

Christina,

I had an intoductory session with our future pediatrician who told me that the Dom is an approved drug by the AAP. I am sure this has changed after the FDA warning.

But I would think that your pediatrician would know if the baby's chest was abnormal. Based on the research I did on the inernet, affects from breastmilk on infants are still unknown.

In the FDA excerpt I posted yesterday,the issue of concern was that women were doubling the max reommended dose of 80 mg/day resulting in adverse effects. Also, the amount secreted in breastmilk is about 1/4 the amount in the mother's blood stream.

I would say the best thing would be to see your child's pediatrician. If the doc is not aware of the Dom, then can they research or consult with the colleagues for you? If not, you might want to consider seeing another perdiatrician that knows about the Dom and can help the situation, if there is one. Thats my take on it.

I really really doubt it's related to domperidone. Baby boys and girls get swollen breasts from normal hormones as infants. But at the age he is now, it's more likely just weight gain. Domperidone increases the amount of prolactin you make to the levels of another normal lactating woman. It's not a steroid or anything like that.

Kerri

Hi Christina,

What you are describing is normal development and not a known side effect of domperidone. Sounds like your baby is doing very well. You should have a nice weight check at your next doctor's visit.

Rule of thumb is that approximately 1% of the maternal dose of any medication ends up in the breastmilk.

Fondly,

Thanks for all the input. My assessment is that it is simply his nice chubby stage ... he's got roles everywhere! He is over 17 pounds and just made three months on June 9th! So yes, he's doing well. My production is about 3-4 ounces per day now, and he's latching better, knock on wood! Thanks to some women who cared enough to help me out and/or still are, Henry is still getting about 70% BM each day. What a blessing. He has not been sick once.

Mahalo & Aloha,
Christina

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Mahalo,
Christina

WOW! And I thought MY baby was big. 17 pounds and you're wondering if he's getting boobs....girl that's not breast tissue. The good news is that a nice big baby like yours who is a rolly polly at this age can expect to have a good cardiac outcome later in life. Research has shown that chubby breastfed babies have fewer cardiac problems later in life.

So keep on doing whatever you're doing. You go girl!!!

Fondly,

Thanks, Lenore! Must be the Hawaiian in him. Last week in a Mommy walking group, I bet a baby boy even bigger than Henry (breastfed). It is great to know about the cardiac benefits, as CV problems run in Henry's family.

Now I am trying to think of creative ways to lift my big little guy while minimizing the strain on my heart (Marfan syndrome). I use the stroller a lot (even in the house) and am trying to find a sling that is good for big babies/easy to put on take off. The Boston Billow also makes holding/feeding him much more easy and cuddly. I'll be sad to say good bye to the infant car seat soon, too. He definitely looked quite different when he was having formula only. Wow, what an amazing change for the better!

Anyway, I'm so grateful to this site, all the wonderful women in this group, and to you, Lenore, for the breastfeeding support.

Mahalo & Aloha,
Christina