May have to stop BF suddenly - best way to do this for baby?

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I have a tooth/nerve/gum infection which is not responding to Amoxicillin. Dentist today said I need to go onto another Antibiotic to clear up the infection. Problem is that I cannot breastfeed through the 7 day course or for 10 days after .

DS is 5 weeks old and has never had bottle or formula. I have not expressed yet and have no time to build up stock.

I really don't want to stop BF, but can't go on with tooth in this state, I haven't been able to eat for a couple of days.

I am trying double dose of Amoxicillin - Dentist said prob wouldn't work, but I feel it it worth a try before stopping BF my baby.

If I do have to - what is best way to do it? Cold turkey straight to bottle FF or mixed EBM? I have not expressed before, but do have pump? So could do a few mixed feeds before start course.
Any info/advice appreciated.

Thanks

Thanks so much everyone - will use this onto NHS direct in morning. So glad I didn't get some formula tonight - was really stressing.

Let us know how you get on.

Just a little update for those of you who posted all this vital info for me!

The double dose of Amoxicillin didn't do it and i had to go back to Dentist today. He has prescribed the Metronidazole that Jennster mentioned so am going with that. Baby has been v upset and cranky since I started taking it, whinging like mad, I am hoping this is just a one off and am thankful I only have a 5 day course. I am going to take the tablets just after main feeds to try and minimise exposure to the baby. I usually feed at midnight and then I don't feed again until 8ish. I don't know if this is the way drugs work, but worth a try!

Thanks again everyone.

Good plan! Glad you got what you needed. Hope they work.