Pregnant & on methydopa to control high bp - have heard it can affect bf

[imoscarsmum]

I am 22 weeks and my bp was high and is being controlled with 1g of methyldopa a day (latest reading was 126 over 83, which mw happy with).
However, I have heard that while safe to take during pregnancy, methyldopa can affect your chances of successful bf. Can anyone offer their thoughts? Should I ask to change to another bp tablet?

Ta for the tip! Will do.

I had this and bf fine after. My bf came right down after I had dd and I didn;t need any medication after the birth, but if I had they would have given my different medication.

I am still bf my 5 month old = so don't worry!

not sure if you are still following this but i had methyldopa and breastfed a 4 pound 7 35 weeker! they will change meds after the birth (if you need them). sit back relax sleep a lot cos you won't later