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Can i eat deli meat while breastfeeding? do i need to still worry about listeria via breastmilk?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Should be ok: less likely to transmit thru breast milk, unless severe infection is seen.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/27/2019

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