The aim of the present paper is to critically review the current literature on the effect of
alcohol intake during lactation on the hormonal control of lactogenesis; breast milk and …

Aim: The aim of this paper is to provide a critical review of the most recent literature from
2005 onwards, on the effect of alcohol intake during lactation on the hormonal control of …

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 …

Although pregnant women are discouraged from drinking alcohol because of alcohol's
detrimental effect on fetal development, the lore of many cultures encourages lactating …

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 …

Background: Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause many birth defects and
developmental disabilities. There is considerable information available for pregnant women …

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 …

All mammals produce milk to nourish their young. Milk production (ie, lactation), which
occurs in the mammary glands, is regulated by several hormones, most prominently …

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 …

Abstract Introduction and Aims There is limited research regarding the effects of alcohol
consumption by breastfeeding mothers on infant development. This study examined the …