Most breastfeeding mothers take medication, but many are making decisions without good information

New research suggests that both health-care providers and parents alike share that there often isn’t enough evidence to make an informed decision. (Unsplash/Bermix Studio) When a woman who is breastfeeding develops an infection or a flare of a chronic condition, they face a decision that sounds simple but rarely is: should they take the medication to treat their condition? As a pharmacist and researcher, I field this question frequently, and the people asking it are usually doing so with far…