Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association
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The Section on Breastfeeding is one of 50 sections of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In this Physicians' Focus, we describe the mission, vision, and activities of the Section on Breastfeeding and the benefits it provides to patients, health care professionals, and the general public. We also highlight opportunities to participate in the section.
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This report describes an infant who was born to a mother with chronic pain treated with fentanyl 100 microg/h transdermal patch throughout her pregnancy and during lactation. On day of life 27, when the baby was feeding and gaining weight on maternal milk, samples of the baby's blood and maternal milk were sent for analysis. ⋯ The infant's blood fentanyl level was undetectable. This preliminary report suggests that fentanyl transdermal patch treatment might be a viable option for managing chronic pain during lactation.