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dc.contributor.authorBall, D.E.-
dc.contributor.authorMorrison, P.-
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-09T13:44:43Z-
dc.date.available2017-01-09T13:44:43Z-
dc.date.issued1999-
dc.identifier.citationBall, D. E. & Morrison, P. (1999). Oestrogen transdermal patches for post partum depression in lactating mothers: A case report. Central African Journal of Medicine, 45 (3), 68-70.en_US
dc.identifier.issn0008-9176-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10646/2890-
dc.description.abstractOestrogen transdermal patches are now being used in the prophylaxis and treatment of post partum depression. Oestrogens are known to have potential adverse effects on breastfed infants. This case describes jaundice and poor weight gain in the child of a lactating mother prescribed oestrogen transdermal patches. There is a need for caution in the use of this therapy in breast feeding mothers and health professionals should be alert for problems.en_US
dc.language.isoen_ZWen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciencesen_US
dc.subjectpost partum depressionen_US
dc.subjectOestrogenen_US
dc.subjectbreast feedingen_US
dc.titleOestrogen transdermal patches for post partum depression in lactating mothers: A case reporten_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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