Pharmacology and Breastfeeding

Course Objectives:
Participants will be able to:

Course Outline:  4 hours breaks not included
1.  The factors influencing drug are transfer into breastmilk (60 min)

2.  How to minimise the effect of maternal medications on the baby.  (30 min)

3.  Medications that play a role related to breastmilk production.  (45 min)

4.  Drugs contraindicated during lactation.  (30 min)

5.  Environmental contaminants and breastmilk. (30 min)

6.  The effect of recreational and illegal drugs on the breastfed baby.  (45 min)

                                                                                          Total 240 minutes