Clearly written and well-illustrated, this clinical textbook covers issues inherent in the use of drug therapy on women when they are breastfeeding. It comprehensively reviews the adverse effects on lactation of the major classes of drugs and potential side effects. The authors are respected experts in the field who write for the obstetrics professional, including pediatricians and
anesthesiologists, as well as obstetricians, nurses, and
midwives. Following an informative introduction, the book's central chapters include
infant exposure to drugs, risk-benefit analysis, medication effects on milk production, and a commentary on drug classes.
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