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Should i breastfeed if i have diabetes?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Yes. The extra benefits are that you'll find it easier to lose the baby weight, and you'll decrease the risk that your child will end up overweight as well.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes, but...: You simply need to plan for adequate calories just like with the pregnancy if you are diet controlled. However, if you are taking oral hypoglycemic medications you may want to check with your endocrinologist to see if what you take is excreted in breast milk before giving it to baby.
Answered 3/9/2015
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Sure: Your baby can benefit tremendously from your breast milk. Also keep in mind your baby's pancreas is normal and will have the correct hormones to regulate blood sugar!
Answered 11/7/2014
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