Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #116326 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1075 pages

Customer Reviews

The best affordable medication reference for nursing mothers
I have the '96 edition of this book and am eagerly awaiting the '97 edition. It's small enough that I can carry it in my purse or diaper bag. While some of the information that Hale provides may be too technical for non-medical professionals I have used this book over and over since I got it. I feel so much better having this book with me when I see a doctor since I can look up medications right then and not have to worry about whether they are compatible with nursing or not. I recommend this book to all nursing mothers and anyone in the medical profession who ever has contact with a nursing mother

Invaluable resource, especially for pediatic and obstetric care.
As a pediatrician, I find that this book and the Red Book are the two that I refer to more than any other. Dr. Hale's thorough research and well-organized presentation make this a very easy to use resource. I get many questions from mothers who had medications prescribed by another practitioner about whether the prescribed medication can safely be taken while breastfeeding. I've also had calls from mothers saying that their provider is nervous about prescribing a medication without knowing whether it is safe. Unfortunately, many pharmaceutical companies simply recommend that their medications not be used during breastfeeding due to the time and money needed to do appropriate studies, the potential risk should an adverse effect be uncovered, and the limited market potential involved in clearing a drug for breastfeeding. Dr. Hale's book lets me quickly review the literature, and give recommendations based on the best evidence available. My experience has been that many of the drugs about which I have gotten questions appear to be safe during pregnancy, allowing me to reassure breastfeeding mothers, treat their own conditions, and continue to breastfeed. This book is a tremendous boon to anyone who wants to promote children's health by promoting breastfeeding, and I would recommend it without reservation.

A Must-Have for any clinician treating Moms!
Hale's book is a must have for any clinician treating women of childbearing age. Most clinicians look at medications during nursing as Tylenol only. Thanks to Hale, we now know better!