Hale's Medications & Mothers' Milk (TM) 2023: A Manual of Lactational Pharmacology

The world's leading experts in lactational pharmacology have created this essential reference, which contains the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and evidence-based information available on the transmission of maternal drugs into human milk. It answers breastfeeding mothers' most frequently asked questions, including which medications are safe and which are harmful to the infant. The new twentieth edition includes 72 new drugs, updates 356 medications with new data, and adds new information to 927 drugs. It is considered indispensable by hundreds of clinicians worldwide and includes key points, savvy tips, illustrative diagrams, concise information on evaluating the infant, and more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 752 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2022
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

The gold standard in lactation support, developed by world-renowned lactational pharmacology experts, provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the transmission of maternal drugs into human milk. Addressing the critical concern of breastfeeding mothers, this essential reference thoroughly examines which medications are safe for the infant and which pose potential risks. The new twentieth edition boasts numerous enhancements, including the addition of 72 new drugs, updates to 356 medications with fresh data, and comprehensive updates to 927 drugs.

Relying on the latest evidence-based studies, the resource employs Dr. Hale's renowned Lactation Risk Categories (LRC) to evaluate the relative risk of commonly used drugs. Considered indispensable by hundreds of clinicians worldwide, this comprehensive book offers safe alternatives for medications one may be currently taking or may require in the future. To enhance accessibility, it features key points, savvy tips, illustrative diagrams, concise information on evaluating infants, and more.

In the 2023 Edition, this invaluable resource has been further enriched with 72 new drugs, 356 medications updated with new data, 3 drugs with FDA updates, 927 medications updated with new information, and 74 existing drugs with updated LRC. Additionally, new tables have been added on monoclonal antibodies and migraines, providing valuable insights into these topics.

Key Features:

Delivers current, evidence-based information on over 1300 drugs, diseases, vaccines, and syndromes.

Incorporates recent updates to Dr. Hale's world-renowned LRC, providing a valuable framework for assessing lactation risks.

Includes key points and savvy tips about breastfeeding and medications, offering quick reference for practitioners.

Lists common abbreviations and drugs in easily-accessible alphabetical order, facilitating quick identification.

Discusses adult concerns, adult doses, pediatric concerns, infant monitoring, and alternatives.

Includes succinct information, making it an invaluable resource for lactation support professionals and breastfeeding mothers alike.

Weight: 1338g
Dimension: 178 x 252 x 48 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826160638
Edition number: Twentieth Edition