Week 1: Lactation and Infants Chart.

amiodarone effect

ficantsigni

amiodarone concern

large amounts in milk, follow up on thyroid function in baby

aspirin effect

minimal

aspirin concern

occasional dose are safe

caffeine effect

minimal

caffeine concerns

in moderation is safe, concentration in breast milk is low

ethanol effect

moderate

ethanol concern

moderate intake is unlikely to cause effects, large amounts can cause effects

lithium effects

variable

lithium concerns

in some cases, not others, large amounts can enter

oral contraceptives effects

minimal

oral conraceptives concern

suppress lactation in high doses

penicillin effects

minimal

penicillin concerns

very low conc

tetracycline effects

moderate

tetracycline concerns

permanent staining of teeth in infant, should be avoided