title: Three cases of lithium exposure and exclusive breastfeeding.
abstract: The aim of this study was to provide data to aid decision making regarding lithium use during lactation. Three women treated with lithium for bipolar disorder during pregnancy and lactation and their four infants provided lithium levels at 1 month postpartum. Infant levels ranged from 10% to 17% of maternal levels. Two infants experienced early feeding problems which were overcome with breastfeeding education and support. Women taking lithium can be supported to breastfeed, and their infants should be followed closely until breastfeeding is well established.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. bogendl@upmc.edu
authors.forename: Debra L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Bogen
authors.forename: Dorothy
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sit
authors.forename: Adrienne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Genovese
authors.forename: Katherine L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Wisner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018692:Antimanic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D001942:Breast Feeding; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000097:blood; D008094:Lithium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / Q000097:blood*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D018692:Antimanic Agents; D008094:Lithium