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Lead levels
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The Zucker Family <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 5 Oct 1998 22:07:37 -0400
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I got a call about a mother who has serum lead level of 70 (this is not a
typo).  Her newborn also has high levels but I don't know what they are.
From all I have read, I get the impression that breastfeeding might be
contraindicated.  What is the general consensus at this point in time.
Thanks
Barbara Leshin-Zucker, IBCLC
Breastfeeding Coordinator
Morrisania WIC, Bronx, NY

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