The aim of this chapter is to provide the reader with an understanding of the impact of the
administration of medication to breast-feeding women and the key points related to this. The …

In the past it was common to be told that breastfeeding could not continue whilst the mother
was taking medication. More recently, evidence-based information has become more widely …

Many health care professionals know little about the pharmacology of lactation, and
medications are rarely studied in lactating women, so package inserts usually provide little …

“Is It Safe?” — The Many Unanswered Questions about Medications and Breast-Feeding | New
England Journal of Medicine Skip to main content Access provided byBUTLER UNIV The New …

It is well established that breastfeeding improves the health of women, children, and
populations. According to the 2018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Report …

Sadly, women often feel they have no alternative but to give up breastfeeding, having been
prescribed or purchased medication. In many cases, however, this is unnecessary. This …

November 2022 The information on this sheet is based upon my professional experience as
a pharmacist with a specialised interest in the safety of drugs in breastmilk, supported by …

This first 2016 issue of Breastfeeding Medicine brings with it the announcement that
confirms the broadening of the content of the journal to include specific practical information …

Problem The need for medication during lactation can contribute to the early cessation of
breastfeeding. Background Breastfeeding women may require medication for acute or …