Transfer of Methamphetamine (MA) into Breast Milk and Urine of Postpartum Women who Smoked MA Tablets during Pregnancy: Implications for Initiation of Breastfeeding

Conclusion: Smoked MA shows a similar breast milk pharmacokinetic pattern to previously reported intravenous MA. Breastfeeding can be safely initiated in mothers whose urine MA screen has turned negative for ≥ 24 hours. However, concurrent maternal substance use treatment and screening is necessary for continued promotion of lactation.

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Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Chomchai, C., Chomchai, S., Kitsommart, R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research