Dental Work while Breastfeeding?

[um-adam]

I am currently breastfeeding my six-month-old son, who has been having seizures since he was just a couple of days old. I've been doing my best to keep the milk as "pure" as possible for him. For example, I do not drink caffeine or take unnecessary medication. I also do not drink alcohol and never did anyway, so that is not an issue for me. I really need to get some dental work done, however, but have been putting it off due to fear that whatever medications/chemicals are used will contaminate my milk and thus provoke a seizure in my son.

Can anyone advise me on this? Is this a legitimate concern? If so, what chemicals should I avoid at the dentist's office? I will be fixing a failed root canal and possibly be having a tooth or two removed.

[seizurrific]

You could always use a breast-pump to stock up on milk? That way you can feed him your pure milk during the time you feel like your milk supply might be tainted (I use the word 'tainted' very hesitantly- I'm having "a word-finding moment" and can't seem to grasp the less severe word I want).

Personally I think he would be fine without that extra step-I have had intractable epilepsy for 14 years (I'm 22) and never saw a difference in seizure activity around/after dentist visits- but if you are really concerned this might pose a problem, I'd just call in and ask his neurologist.

Best of luck and a speedy recovery
: )