Alcohol enters breastmilk by passive diffusion and levels are reflected in maternal blood
within 30 to 60 minutes of ingestion. If not timed appropriately, drinking alcohol throughout …

In many cultures and countries alcohol is an integral part of the social lifestyle and cultural
celebrations. Once the legitimate age for alcohol consumption is reached there are few …

Background: Given the physiological adaptations of the digestive system during lactation,
the present study tested the hypothesis that lactation alters alcohol pharmacokinetics …

OBJECTIVE: Many motivated new mothers fail to reach public health goals for
breastfeeding, highlighting the need to identify risk factors. Because having a family history …

Issue Alcohol consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding cause adverse health
outcomes to the mother and child, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) …

Background: During lactation, the consumption of ethanol is discussed controversially. After
women drink alcoholic beverages, ethanol can be found in breastmilk with a time lag. To …

Aim: This study investigated the relationships between alcohol consumption and
breastfeeding initiation and duration. Methods: Design and Setting: A 12‐month longitudinal …

Researchers have turned their attention to the effects of alcohol consumption on
breastfeeding, with significant negative findings concerning both the mother and the …

To the Editor: Alcohol has a major role in Australian society and alcoholic beverages are
consumed by the majority of Australians. The 2001 National Health Survey showed that …