Breastfeeding
|
Medical Issues |
Safety |
|
Hepatitis B |
Safe, no risk |
|
Hepatitis C |
Safe, HCV RNA detected in breast milk |
|
HIV |
Absolute CONTRAINDICATION |
|
Substance Issues |
Safety |
|
Active Heavy Alcohol or Drug Use (Cocaine, Marijuana) |
o Relative CONTRAINDICATION to breastfeeding due to infant toxicity o Abstinence recommended while breastfeeding |
|
Occasional Moderate Alcohol or Drug Use |
o All agents are detected in breast milk o Abstinence recommended while breastfeeding o Alcohol may decrease let-down reflex and suppress lactation; delay nursing for 1-2 hours per drink to minimize infant exposure o Stimulants: advise women not to breastfeed within 3 days of using (pump and dump) o Marijuana: may cause lethargy and poor feeding in infants |
|
Methadone |
o Safe no risk |
|
Buprenorphine |
o Safe, limited data available |
Refer to individual substances for more detailed
information
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site last edited: June 2008