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Pesticides (flea collars) and breastfeeding, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Wash hands: As long as you take this precaution before you nurse, there should be no problem with this!

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Answered 10/19/2014

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