Alcohol is an unusually small molecule compared with typical therapeutic drugs. Its
molecular weight (MW) is 46 Da. Compare that to other commonly used small drug …

QUESTION: I recently delivered a healthy, full-term baby and am now breastfeeding
exclusively. I abstained from drinking alcohol during my entire pregnancy and am wondering …

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 …

Moderate alcohol use by breastfeeding women appears to be relatively common. Alcohol
concentrates in breast milk at levels slightly higher than in maternal blood, peaking at 30-60 …

While the harmful effects of alcohol during pregnancy are well‐established, the
consequences of alcohol intake during lactation have been far less examined. We reviewed …

What are the effects of alcohol consumed by breastfeeding women on their nursing infants?
The woman's weight, whether she is amenorrheic during lactation, and the age of her baby …

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

Previous research demonstrated that breast‐feeding infants consumed significantly less milk
during the immediate hours after their mothers consumed an acute dose of alcohol when …

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 …

Objective: To create a nomogram that will guide lactating women who drink socially on how
to avoid neonatal exposure to ethanol through breast milk. Design: Pharmacokinetic …