Given the benefits of breastfeeding, what contraindications exist?

Authors
Lawrence, RM Lawrence, RA
Citation
Rm. Lawrence et Ra. Lawrence, Given the benefits of breastfeeding, what contraindications exist?, PED CLIN NA, 48(1), 2001, pp. 235
Citations number
69
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00313955 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-3955(200102)48:1<235:GTBOBW>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Breastfeeding has well-documented, far-reaching benefits for the infant and the mother. Contraindications are rare but important to appreciate. On an individual basis, it is a matter of weighing the tremendous benefits of bre astfeeding against the risk for contraindication. HIV or HTLV 1 infection i n the mother is a contraindication in developed countries where there are a dequate substitutes. Only a few drugs are absolute contraindications. Other situations must be considered on an individual basis.