Alcohol and lactation: An updated systematic review
Aim: The aim of this paper is to provide a critical review of the most recent literature from 2005 onwards, on the effect of alcohol intake during lactation on the hormonal control of lactogenesis; breastmilk alcohol concentration; the breastfeeding infant, and on the breastfeeding outcomes of the m...
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| description | Aim: The aim of this paper is to provide a critical review of the most recent literature from 2005 onwards, on the effect of alcohol intake during lactation on the hormonal control of lactogenesis; breastmilk alcohol concentration; the breastfeeding infant, and on the breastfeeding outcomes of the mother and infant dyad. An update on public policy guiding alcohol consumption during lactation nationally and internationally is explored. Methods: The databases PubMed, CINAHL, Proquest Health and Medical Complete, ScienceDirect, Medline and ISI Web of Knowledge were searched from 2005 onwards.Results: Alcohol inhibits the role of oxytocin in breastfeeding women, resulting in an increased time to milk ejection and a decrease in total breastmilk yield. Breastfeeding women are less likely to consume alcohol at high-risk levels, and drinking at these levels is associated with the early cessation of breastfeeding. A higher level of education and a higher income level are the characteristics of the maternal drinker during lactation. Conclusion: Available public health policy in Australia provides direction for breastfeeding mothers who choose to drink alcohol during this important stage of infant development. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-173532017-09-13T15:44:34Z Alcohol and lactation: An updated systematic review Giglia, Roslyn lactation alcohol breastfeeding Aim: The aim of this paper is to provide a critical review of the most recent literature from 2005 onwards, on the effect of alcohol intake during lactation on the hormonal control of lactogenesis; breastmilk alcohol concentration; the breastfeeding infant, and on the breastfeeding outcomes of the mother and infant dyad. An update on public policy guiding alcohol consumption during lactation nationally and internationally is explored. Methods: The databases PubMed, CINAHL, Proquest Health and Medical Complete, ScienceDirect, Medline and ISI Web of Knowledge were searched from 2005 onwards.Results: Alcohol inhibits the role of oxytocin in breastfeeding women, resulting in an increased time to milk ejection and a decrease in total breastmilk yield. Breastfeeding women are less likely to consume alcohol at high-risk levels, and drinking at these levels is associated with the early cessation of breastfeeding. A higher level of education and a higher income level are the characteristics of the maternal drinker during lactation. Conclusion: Available public health policy in Australia provides direction for breastfeeding mothers who choose to drink alcohol during this important stage of infant development. 2010 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/17353 10.1111/j.1747-0080.2010.01469.x Blackwell Publishing restricted |
| spellingShingle | lactation alcohol breastfeeding Giglia, Roslyn Alcohol and lactation: An updated systematic review |
| title | Alcohol and lactation: An updated systematic review |
| title_full | Alcohol and lactation: An updated systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Alcohol and lactation: An updated systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Alcohol and lactation: An updated systematic review |
| title_short | Alcohol and lactation: An updated systematic review |
| title_sort | alcohol and lactation: an updated systematic review |
| topic | lactation alcohol breastfeeding |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/17353 |