Re: 2 questions.
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 13 Nov 2000 18:39:35 -0600 (CST)
The cream shouldn't cause any problems, the amount of dug absorbed tends
to be pretty small.
In terms of BF while pregnant, the only real thing is if your child is
feeding a lot. This may tax your body to a greater degree because you
are supplying 2 kids.
At Mon, 13 Nov 2000, Sarah wrote:
>
>I have just found out I am expecting our second shild, I think I am
>about 6-7 weeks along.
>
>For the past 4 weeks I have been using oestriol (ovestin) cream for a
>problem I was seeing my o/b for. When I called today that I was
>pregnant, I was advised to stop using it. Could this have caused any
>problems? What would be the problems it could cause If I had continued
>to use it.
>
>Also, I am still nursing my 8 month old son. As far as I have read it
>is ok to nurse whilst pregnant, but are there any possible problems I
>should be aware of? I don't wish to wean him.
>
>Thanks in advance
>Sarah
--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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