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Review
. 1992;3(4):667-72.

Breastfeeding and the chemically dependent woman

J M Wilton
  • PMID: 1476846
Review

Breastfeeding and the chemically dependent woman

J M Wilton. NAACOGS Clin Issu Perinat Womens Health Nurs. 1992.

Abstract

Chemical dependence in pregnant and postpartum women is an issue of concern for perinatal nurses. Special concerns arise when a chemically dependent woman chooses to breastfeed her infant. This article discusses the effects of the most common drugs of abuse on lactation and the neonate and criteria for and benefits of breastfeeding for this population.

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