• Medications and Mothers' Milk, 21st Edition

Authored by Thomas W. Hale, PhD, and Hilary E. Rowe, PharmD, MS, BCPS, Medications and Mothers' Milk is the leading evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals advising breastfeeding mothers on medication use. This 21st edition provides the most current data on the transfer of drugs into human milk and their potential effects on the infant.

• Comprehensive, evidence-based data on medications and their transfer into human milk, including potential effects on the infant.
• Reflects the most current research and guidelines.
• Detailed drug index for quick reference on drug compatibility with breastfeeding.
• Guidance on assessing the risk of medication exposure to the breastfed infant.
• Practical clinical guidance for healthcare professionals managing breastfeeding mothers taking medications.

Essential for physicians, pharmacists, lactation consultants, and nurses, Medications and Mothers' Milk offers risk assessment strategies and practical clinical guidance to help healthcare providers make informed decisions about medication safety during lactation, ensuring the well-being of both mother and child. It is an indispensable tool for supporting successful breastfeeding outcomes while addressing necessary medical treatments for the mother.

ISBN: 9780826128584 | Format: Paperback | Publication Date: January 15, 2025