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    Alcohol and lactation: A systematic review

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    Authors
    Giglia, Roslyn
    Binns, Colin
    Date
    2006
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Giglia, Roslyn and Binns, Colin. 2006. Alcohol and lactation: A systematic review. Nutrition and Dietetics 63 (2): pp. 103-116.
    Source Title
    Nutrition and Dietetics
    DOI
    10.1111/j.1747-0080.2006.00056.x
    ISSN
    14466368
    Faculty
    Faculty of Health Sciences
    School of Public Health
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23659
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The aim of the present paper is to critically review the current literature on the effect of alcohol intake during lactation on the hormonal control of lactogenesis; breast milk and infant blood alcohol concentration; and on the breastfeeding infant. The databases PubMed, CINAHL, Proquest Health and Medical Complete, ScienceDirect and ISI Web of Knowledge were searched for articles published between 1990 and 2005. We found limited research investigating the effect of alcohol intake on the infants of lactating women, with most being conducted using animal models. Results consistently show a decrease in lactational performance in both animal and human studies of alcohol intake and breastfeeding. Alcohol intake by lactating mothers in amounts recommended as ‘safe’ for non-lactating women may have a negative effect on infant development and behaviour. Clear guidelines for alcohol consumption are required for lactating women and health professionals to guide breastfeeding mothers to make educated choices regarding alcohol intake during this critical period of infant development.

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