Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk

by Gerald G.; Freeman Briggs

Now thoroughly updated with 132 new drug entries, the Seventh Edition of this popular reference provides the latest practical, reliable information on more than 1,000 drugs that may be used by pregnant and lactating mothers. Among the many new features of this edition are highlighted recommendations for each drug entry to classify the level of risk to the embryo, fetus or nursing infant. These will help you interpret animal and human data to assess potential risks.

975 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Theresa Helbach · Rating 5 out of 5]

For all my friends who are breastfeeding or pregnant, this book is the best professional reference for determining which drugs are safe to take. When I was doing my rotation in drug information during my residency, this is the book we used most for questions concerning lactation and pregnancy.