>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.
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MS, CLE, IBCLC