Investigating the Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding, the Challenges Ahead, and Methods of Extending the Lactation Period in Drug-Addicted Mothers: A Review Study

Objectives: The prevalence of drug abuse among pregnant women is increasing worldwide, putting their infants at the risk of many disorders. Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is considered as a neurological disorder in infants who are exposed to narcotics during pregnancy. Breastfeeding is implicate...

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Main Authors: Fereshteh Sadeghi, Monir Ramezani, Nayere Kargarkakhki, Gholam-Hosein Zarifnejhad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Aras Part Medical International Press 2020-01-01
Series:Crescent Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.cjmb.org/pdf.php?id=363