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Is breastfeeding a duarte galactosemic (d/g) safe? borderline 1st newborn screen, normal 2nd screen after 9 days of being breastfed exclusively.

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Probably fine: It is a rare disorder. Seems that those kids that have it present with mild jaundice. Controversy as to whether to keep them on a galactose free formula. Check for enzyme levels at 1 year. Speak to your local geneticist about recurrence risk and counseling.

Answered 10/7/2015

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