Hale’s Medications & Mothers’ Milk Book, 21st Edition
Written by world-renowned clinical pharmacologists and now in its 21st edition, this book is a must-have resource about the transmission of maternal drugs into breastmilk. It provides evidence-based, current information on more than 1,300 drugs, diseases, vaccines, and syndromes to help answer questions about which drugs are safe or hazardous to infants if ingested by breastfeeding mothers.
The updated 2025–2026 edition includes:
- 66 new drugs
- New data on 338 medications
- New information on 575 medications
- FDA updates on 10 drugs
- Updated Lactation Risk Categories on 84 existing drugs
- Essential updates on popular weight loss drugs (such as Wegovy and Ozempic) and drugs for heart failure (including Entresto), as well medications for anxiety, postpartum depression, and more
Also discusses adult concerns and dose, infant monitoring, drug alternatives, and more. 8" x 10". Paperback. 758 pages ©2024