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 …

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 …

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

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

Objective: Contrary to the folklore which claims that drinking alcohol during lactation benefits
both mother and infant, previous research in our laboratory revealed that breastfed infants …

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of alcohol consumption among breastfeeding and
non-breastfeeding women at 3 months postpartum. Methods: We analyzed the most recent …

Objective Determine any effects that maternal alcohol consumption during the breastfeeding
period has on child outcomes. Methods Population-based samples of children with fetal …

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 …

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

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