Breastfeeding is the optimal method of infant feeding. Breast milk provides almost all the
necessary nutrients, growth factors and immunological components a healthy term infant …

Objective: To establish which antihypertensive medications are safe for use while
breastfeeding, by reviewing the available evidence. Methods: Reports of studies examining …

The objectives of this article are to systematically review i) the extent of medicine use in
postpartum women, and ii) the impact of maternal medicine use (excluding contraceptives …

There are limited data describing the concentrations of zidovudine, lamivudine, and
nevirapine in nursing infants as a result of transfer via breast milk. The Kisumu …

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 …

Progress in the diagnosis and management of seizure disorders and the availability of
effective anticonvulsive medications has enabled increasing numbers of epileptic women of …

Objective. To identify racial/ethnic differences in prevalence and the factors that influence
decisions to breastfeed among adolescent mothers. Methods. A total of 696 Mexican …

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 …

Study Objective. To determine the extent to which nitrofurantoin is transferred into human
milk. Design. Prospective, single‐dose pharmacokinetic study. Setting. University‐affiliated …

Breastfeeding offers many advantages to neonates and infants, and provides a range of
benefits for growth, immunity, and development. The main principles of drug excretion into …