Alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding; a comparison of the 1995 and 2001 National Health Survey data
Alcohol enters breastmilk by passive diffusion and levels are reflected in maternal blood within 30 to 60 minutes of ingestion. If not timed appropriately, drinking alcohol throughout the period of lactationcan negatively impact on lactation performance and the mental development of the infant. The...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
2008
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/4747 |