The use of prescription medications and non-prescription medications during lactation in a prospective Canadian cohort study

• Main Authors: Youstina Soliman (Author), Uma Yakandawala (Author), Christine Leong (Author), Emma S. Garlock (Author), Fiona S.L. Brinkman (Author), Geoffrey L. Winsor (Author), Anita L Kozyrskyj (Author), Piushkumar J Mandhane (Author), Stuart E. Turvey (Author), Theo J. Moraes (Author), Padmaja Subbarao (Author), Nathan C. Nickel (Author), Kellie Thiessen (Author), Meghan B Azad (Author), Lauren E Kelly (Author)
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• Published: BMC, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background A lack of safety data on postpartum medication use presents a potential barrier to breastfeeding and may result in infant exposure to medications in breastmilk. The type and extent of medication use by lactating women requires investigation. Methods Data were collected from the C...