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Breastfeeding and Non-prescription Drugs
- Duration: 60 Mins
- Credits: 1 CERP, 1 L-CERP
- Learning Format: Webinar
- Handout: Yes
- Origin: GOLD Lactation 2013
Abstract:
The use of nonprescription products by breastfeeding mothers is even more common than the use of prescription drugs. These products include Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications, herbal preparations, and dietary supplements. Because they are available for common and not-so-common maladies, there is an overwhelming and bewildering variety of nonprescription products available to consumers. Thus, there is always the possibility that a breastfed infant could receive medications through breast milk, just as with prescription drugs.The use of a nonprescription medication does not require a doctor’s prescription. Therefore, the decision to take a nonprescription medication is almost always made by the breastfeeding mother.Of course, family and friends may influence her decision as to choice. Pharmacists, doctors, and lactation consultants must be able to provide proper advice on the use or safety of nonprescription products during breastfeeding. The presentation on Breastfeeding and Nonprescription Drugs will provide the necessary information to do so.
Learning Objectives:
Objective 1: Describe a physiologically based breastfeeding pattern and physiologically based breastfeeding behaviours. State that they have a basic understanding of several psychological developmental models and concepts
Objective 2: Describe salient behaviours and themes in breastfeeding familes -discuss the interactions between family embers in nursing families
Objective 3: Describe the development of sensitive parenting and family interaction, and discuss the implications of family themes, behaviours associated with physiological breastfeeding
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