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Breastfeeding and the chemically dependent woman
Naacog'S Clinical Issues in Perinatal and Women'S Health Nursing
|January 1, 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.