Help Me please (In Colorado or neighboring state)-I'm post breast reduction w/ very low milk supply

I live in Colorado Springs (about 2 hours from Fort Collins). I never drink, smoke, and rarely drink caffeine. I currently only have about 24 oz of frozen milk, but can pump more if you are interested.

Let me know!

Mindy

Oh, also I drink at most 1 cup of caffeine a day which I am happy to cut out if necessary.

I do not drink alcohol or smoke. I exercise daily, eat very healthy, take a prenatal vitamin, and calcium and vitamin D supplements per my pediatrician's recommendation. I am very healthy and rarely get sick.

I live in Oakland, California. The Klonipin is actually significantly reduced from what I was taking (previously was taking 2mg plus up to 1.5mg of Ativan as well as Wellburtrin and Lexapro before all while breastfeeding) and I have been reassured by my pediatrician, psychiatrist, and primary care physician that I can take this with no adverse affects to my baby. I have noticed none in her and I've basically been on this med or other similar meds since she was 7 weeks old. The only one I ever think may have affected her was Lexapro, but I'm not sure.

Anyway, full disclosure, the bottles say not to take it while breastfeeding, but the doctors all seem to think that the amount of drug that actually gets in the breast milk is low. After a lot of research, I discovered that the biggest risk of taking a benzodiazapine while breastfeeding has to do with the potential for withdrawl. Apparently if the baby ingests enough and then suddenly stops, then they can experience withdrawl symptoms. Although, I have heard varying things on this. My pediatrician and psychiatrist seemed to brush it off like it was all nonsense. Like the amount that could get in the milk was so minute that withdrawal was not possible. I also recently found another psychiatrist who said that it is actually not addictive and withdrawal is all in people's heads. So, really, you will have to do your own research and make sure.

I estimated that the cost of shipping milk (including supplies) will be around $125 (my estimate was for 25lbs from my zip code of 94160 to 47304, so it might be cheaper since you are closer) for 300 oz if you send it overnight using USPS. Apparently the milk bank costs around $625, so I guess that's a good savings. I found some ice packs online that are reusable and supposed to be easier and better than dry ice for about $10 and I would ship it in a foam cooler (maybe another $10?) in ziplock baggies ($3 maybe if I even needed $$ for these)... So let me know if you are still interested. I would love to help out!

Hi, I had an out of state reply but learned after doing some research on shipping cost w/ dry ice, costs would be extremely high so I declined. Where are you from. I live in COlorado.
Any effects on your breast milk from your Klonipin? Any effects on your baby?
Do you drink caffiene?
april

Hi, have you had any responses yet? I have milk, but I am taking a medication, so I'm not sure if you are interested. I take 1.25mg of Klonipin a day to sleep. Please let me know.

Thanks!

Hello. I had a breast reduction 10 years ago due to medical necessity and b/c of the surgery, I only produce about 18 ounces a day total (since I can't breastfeed). I supplement w/ formula but my poor child gets constipation from it, only getting BMs about once a week, making him very uncomfortable and fussy...NO FUN! The more you can provide, the better. Let me know. Oh, and if you live in CO or neighboring state, I'd be willing to make the drive to pick up depending on distance and the amount you have. (Shipping costs are outrageous)! Thanks!
april