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Re: Vitamin E
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Arly Helm <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 14 Jun 1996 21:38:51 -0600
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>I need some advise please - on our MBC unit, the breastfeeding moms are
>given Vitamin E capsules, to use the oil for their nipples if needed.  They
>use safety pins to pierce the capsules....but in the last week 2 moms have
>poked their fingers instead!!  Does anyone else use Vit.E and if so, the
>capsules or the oil (oil is much more expensive!!)
>TIA
>Dianne Kemp RN, CCE, IBCLC
>Port Huron, Michigan

Possibility of hypervitaminosis E in neonate leading to hemolytic anemia.

Arly in Northern Utah                [log in to unmask]
MS, CLE, IBCLC

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