Medications and Breastfeeding

INFORMATION ON MEDICATIONS AND BREASTFEEDING

 American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Drugs and Breastfeeding General information on breastfeeding and birth control/ herbal medicines.

National Library of Medicine A peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider.

National Library of Medicine LACTMED App for IPhones and Droids

Medications and Mother’s Milk by Thomas Hale Online resource of information regarding the risks of drug exposure to mothers and their babies. Also available by phone to answer calls Monday-Friday 8am-5pm central time. Please contact (806)-352-2519