A primiparous woman was vigilant in avoiding medications and herbs during her pregnancy and states that she is similarly committed to protecting her baby's health now that she is breast-feeding
What principle should guide the woman's use of medications while breast-feeding? A) Very few medications are explicitly contraindicated while breast-feeding.
B) It is generally safer to use herbs rather than medications while breast-feeding.
C) Most women can resume their prepregnancy medication regimen after delivery.
D) Most medications are contraindicated while a woman is breast-feeding.
D
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A wide variety of medications are contraindicated during pregnancy, and herbs are not guaranteed to be safe.
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