Assessing the Safety of Medications During Lactation
Abstract
Clinicians are often faced with the dilemma of having to decide if a drug is safe for a mother to take while she is breastfeeding her infant. This is particularly difficult with a relatively new drug because information on breastmilk excretion or use during lactation is rarely available. This article reviews the measures used to assess the safety of drugs during breastfeeding and provides some practical guidance on their use.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
Pregnancy and Medication Impact
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Publisher
- The Pediatric Pharmacy Association
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 577–581
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN