The two ultimate goals of using maternal medications during breastfeeding are (i) to provide
definitive therapy for maternal conditions for which the drugs have been prescribed, and (ii) …

There is continuing emphasis by many professionals and organizations on the importance of
breastfeeding as optimal infant nutrition. Pediatricians are frequently asked about the safety …

Breastfeeding is an essential physiologic process that provides nutrition to the infant and
protects the child against infection and immunologic disorders. The incidence of various …

It is important for breastfeeding mothers to receive necessary medications whether for
chronic therapy or for a newly diagnosed condition. Almost all medications with a molecular …

Section 1 describes the benefits of breastfeeding to both mother and infant as well as the
potential risks to the infant from maternal drug use. The extent of adverse drug-related …

It's universally well known that breastfeeding, due to its numerous beneficial effects on child
and maternal health, is the best feeding method for infants. The use of medication by the …

Human milk is the most appropriate form of nutrition for infants while taking medication
during the postpartum period is common. Discontinuation of breastfeeding is sometimes …

Maternal medications pose a common concern for pediatricians in caring for the breastfed
infant. Although current literature supports the safety or the vast majority of medications …

Most drugs appear in breast milk in very small and safe amounts. The obstetric care provider
evaluates drug transfer most commonly in the peripartum period, postpartum hospitalization; …

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