Evaluating the evidence-practice gap between the NHMRC alcohol and breastfeeding guideline (2009), clinician application and maternal uptake. [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Roslyn Giglia (Principal investigator)

Brief description Drinking alcohol during lactation has been shown to decrease breastfeeding duration yet breastfeeding is the optimal method of infant feeding. Alcohol consumption is the cultural norm in Australia but alcohol in breastmilk will disrupt the hormonal control required for successful breastmilk let-down, a factor rarely considered in the early stopping of breastfeeding. This Fellowship will investigate the use of the alcohol guideline for breastfeeding women by health practitioners & mothers.

Funding Amount $AUD 176,250.52

Funding Scheme Translating Research into Practice Fellowships

Notes Translating Research into Practice Fellowship