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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)

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

When parents stop a medication they need or interrupt breastfeeding earlier than intended, the impact affects both mother and child. We need better evidence and decision support.
When regulatory agencies like Health Canada approve a new drug, they require the drug company to continue monitoring the product’s safety. (Shutterstock)

Health Canada should be transparent about how it’s monitoring drug safety

Health Canada continues to monitor newly approved drugs to determine if the benefits identified in the pre-market trials hold up to further scrutiny. Canadians need better access to that information.

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