Youstina Soliman, Uma Yakandawala, Christine Leong, Emma S Garlock, Fiona S L Brinkman, Geoffrey L Winsor, Anita L Kozyrskyj, Piushkumar J Mandhane, Stuart E Turvey, Theo J Moraes, Padmaja Subbarao, Nathan C Nickel, Kellie Thiessen, Meghan B Azad, Lauren E Kelly
BACKGROUND: A lack of safety data on postpartum medication use presents a potential barrier to breastfeeding and may result in infant exposure to medications in breastmilk. The type and extent of medication use by lactating women requires investigation. METHODS: Data were collected from the CHILD Cohort Study which enrolled pregnant women across Canada between 2008 and 2012. Participants completed questionnaires regarding medications and non-prescription medications used and breastfeeding status at 3, 6 and 12 months postpartum...
April 8, 2024: International Breastfeeding Journal