Oral contraceptives and breastfeeding: haematological effects on the infant

Arch Dis Child. 1985 Oct;60(10):971-2. doi: 10.1136/adc.60.10.971.

Abstract

Severe clinical and haematological manifestations of folate deficiency occurred in a previously healthy, fully breast fed, 10 month old infant whose mother took oral contraceptives.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Feeding*
  • Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Folic Acid Deficiency / blood
  • Folic Acid Deficiency / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male

Substances

  • Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal