Physicians receive little education about breast - feeding and even less training on the effects of maternal medications on the nursing infant. (selfexpressions.com)
The American Academy of Pediatrics has classified caffeine as a «Maternal Medication Usually Compatible with Breastfeeding.» (kellymom.com)
Yet, concern about potential harm to the nursing infant from maternal medications is often cited as a reason to advise discontinuation of breast - feeding. (selfexpressions.com)