Unexpected drug residuals in human milk in Ankara, capital of Turkey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast milk is a natural and unique nutrient for optimum growth and development of the newborn. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of unpredictable drug residues in mothers' milk and the relationship between drug residues and maternal-infant characteristics.

Methods

In a descriptive study, breastfed infants under 3 months of age and their mothers who applied for child health monitoring were enrolled for the study. Information forms were completed for maternal-infant characteristics, breastfeeding problems, crying and sleep characteristics of infants. Maternal and infant anthropometric measurements and maternal milk sample were taken. Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale was applied to mothers. RANDOX Infiniplex kit for milk was used for residua

SUBMITTER: Ergen AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6788077 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature