Breast feeding while on Mandatory Meds...

cmurphy09

I am on an anti-convulsant (carbamazapine aka Tegretol-more commonly known) & have had to be on this medication through out pregnancy. It's a cat D medication but so far have seen a healthy baby grow (thank God), at 20.5 weeks now ~ just wondering if other mothers out there have been in the same situation, are in the same situation & what you plan to do as a feeding regiment?

I would really like to breastfeed baby due to the benefits of breastmilk & bonding experience. But at the same time am at odds because it will continue to put unnecessary meds into her body.

Even others who aren't in this position, feel free to add your thoughts if you were in this position. I'm newly diagnosed w/ a seizure disorder, going on my 2nd year now since the diagnosis & this is my first pregnancy.

I really want to do what is right & best for baby