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Abstract
Antibiotic usage is fairly common among breastfeeding mothers and there is potential for transfer to infants through breast milk. While most medicines taken by lactating women cause no harm to their babies, at times it can result in serious consequences. This article reviews the principles governing transfer of maternal antibiotics to breast milk, its clinical significance, and ways to minimise inadvertent infant exposure.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15082839 PMCID: PMC1742963 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.2003.011973
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Postgrad Med J ISSN: 0032-5473 Impact factor: 2.401