Breastfeeding Flashcards
1
Q
Background information
A
Need to gather details about the mother, infant and drug in question.
2
Q
Mother
A
- Breastfeeding?
- Is the mother already taking the medicine in question?
- Did she take the medicine during pregnancy?
- Does the condition require treatment now, or can it be delayed until the baby is weaned off BF?
3
Q
Infant
A
- Age
- Weight
- Was the infant premature or full-term?
(If they were premature, what is
gestational age) - Is the infant exclusively fed with breast-milk?
Mixture of formula/BF
Mixture of solids/BF? - Is the infant well?
- Is there anything to suggest the infant may be at increased risk of drug harm?
(Impaired kidney or liver function)
4
Q
Medicine
A
Medicine in question
- Dose
- Frequency
- Route
- Duration
- Indication
Other medicines?
- Dose
Is drug therapy necessary?
Have other therapies/medicines been considered/tried?