breastfeeding/amalgams/cavities

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I know that amalgam removal is not recommended for nursing mothers until after

weaning. But what should a mother do if it is required?

I am breastfeeding my 10 month son and recently discovered at a dental cleaning

that I have several cavities under my amalgams. One of them might be serious

enough that it will require a root canal.

I've made a separate appointment with a dentist found on the IAOMT site to get a

second opinion to see if the cavities can be held off a bit. I had originally

planned on nursing until 2yrs if not longer but it sounds like my mouth needs to

be worked on soon. I also have an upcoming appointment with a naturopath

familiar with the holistic dental clinic to discuss what I can take if the

amalgam(s) removal is deemed necessary. Anyone familiar with Dr.Ruth Ann Baron

in Toronto?

Sadly, I have 9 amalgams in total and I now constantly worry about the mercury

in my breast milk.

Do the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the mercury especially since I have so

many?

I am very conflicted on whether I should continue breastfeeding if the cavities

can be held off a bit longer. Should I continue breastfeeding if the amalgams

are removed even with the aid of supplements?

Is organic formula just as dangerous as regular formula?

Should I dump and pump for 1 week as suggested in some older posts?

I really enjoy breastfeeding and am very stressed this is happening.

My head is spinning from reading some of the archived posts and finding the

information overwhelming.

Any help is appreciated.

Sincerely,

-Kaye