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Mom of a 5 yr 7 m old boy4 years ago

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Hi.. Can I take mercury rich fishes like king fish, mackerel, pompret while breastfeeding

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Hello mom would not recommend much of them as it’s not healthy for babies growing pace

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