By the Grace of G-d12th of Adar II, 5722Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mrs. . . .
Blessing and Greeting:
I received your letter of March 12th, and as requested I will remember you in prayer when visiting the holy resting place of my father-in-law of saintly memory, for an improvement in your health.
Inasmuch as you write that you breast-feed your baby and that during this time you are taking certain drugs, it would be well to check with a children’s specialist to ascertain whether the drugs are compatible with your breast-feeding the baby.1
I trust that you duly received my letter in connection with the birth of your daughter.
Wishing you and yours a happy and inspiring Purim,
With blessing,
By Nissan Mindel
Notes and sources
1) See also Igros Kodesh, vol. 10, letter 3,201 where the Rebbe expresses surprise that a mother is nursing her child while taking certain medications (translated to English in Healthy in Body, Mind and Spirit, vol. 2 (SIE 2005), p. 8).
Source: Photocopy of original
Published: Teshurah (Kramer-Friedman, 6 Nissan, 5784)
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