Breastfeeding and medication

By:

Jones, Wendy

Language: English Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2018Edition: 2nd edDescription: xv, 346pISBN:

9781138298309 (hardback)
9781138298323 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

WS 125

Summary: This book outlines the evidence base for the use of medication during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and Medication presents a comprehensive A to Z guide to the most frequently prescribed drugs and their safety for breastfeeding mothers. Evaluating the evidence for interventions and using a simple format for quickly identifying medications that are safe or unsafe to use, it also highlights those drugs where there is inconclusive evidence. This is an invaluable reference for all health practitioners and volunteers who work with, support and treat breastfeeding women, including lactation consultants, breastfeeding support workers, health visitors, GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists and midwives.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Newham Library (Barts Health) Shelves	WQ 615 JON (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		BARTS005723

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book outlines the evidence base for the use of medication during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and Medication presents a comprehensive A to Z guide to the most frequently prescribed drugs and their safety for breastfeeding mothers. Evaluating the evidence for interventions and using a simple format for quickly identifying medications that are safe or unsafe to use, it also highlights those drugs where there is inconclusive evidence. This is an invaluable reference for all health practitioners and volunteers who work with, support and treat breastfeeding women, including lactation consultants, breastfeeding support workers, health visitors, GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists and midwives.

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