Referenced factsheets compiled by the Breastfeeding Network’s Drugs in Breastmilk Information Service team of pharmacists.
Medications in the Perinatal Period
There are a huge number of respected books/websites/papers on perinatal care. Below is a selection of texts, including documents produced by GPCPC that may be useful for both GPs and patients or their families.
We will try to keep this list up-to-date. If there is anything that you think should be added, updated or changed please contact [email protected]
Lactmed
A US database containing information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency.
NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (UKDILAS)
Guidance to help decision making about the use of medicines in breastfeeding.
BUMPS (Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy)
Freely available patient information leaflets from UKTIS.
UKTIS (UK Teratology Information Service)
Reliable, evidence-based, and accurate information about use of medicines in pregnancy for healthcare professionals.