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Nourishing Connections: Breastfeeding by the Woman with a History of Substance Misuse


 

Presented by Ira J. Chasnoff, MD

DESCRIPTION

Make no mistake. We want women to breastfeed. However, if the woman has a history of substance misuse, we must be careful to protect the infant from exposure to substances that may harm the child in either the short- or long-term. This webinar will examine the biochemical features of substances of misuse and describe their clinical impact on the success of breastfeeding and the possible impact on infant growth and development.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this session participants will be able to:

1. Describe the chemical features of substances that enhance their transfer from maternal bloodstream to the breastmilk.

2. Discuss the clinical characteristics of various substances of misuse and their possible impact on infant growth and development.

3. Advise women with a history of substance misuse as to how to safely breastfeed their infants.



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