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I'm 11 weeks pregnant and lactose intolerant. will i have problems breast feeding like i want to?

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No: Lactose intolerance should have no impact on your ability to effectively breast feed.

Answered 2/21/2015

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Not really: Fact # 1, about 15-25 % of all adults are lactose intolerant.More so in some ethnic groups than others.They grow up, have babies & breast feed them. Fact #2, you don't need to consume dairy to breast feed. Our cow friends prove this well. As long as you have a well balanced diet including a source of calcium you will do fine. Your question is a reasonable one, but I wouldn't lose any sleep over it

Answered 6/5/2017

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