Determining the exposure of maternal medicines through breastfeeding: the UmbrelLACT study protocol-a contribution from the ConcePTION project

• Main Authors: Karel Allegaert (Author), Anne Smits (Author), Kristel Van Calsteren (Author), Pieter Annaert (Author), An Eerdekens (Author), Martje Van Neste (Author), Nina Nauwelaerts (Author), Michael Ceulemans (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Breastfeeding is beneficial for the health of the mother and child. However, at least 50% of postpartum women need pharmacotherapy, and this number is rising due to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and pregnancies at a later age. Making informed decisions on medicine use wh...