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A similar question about breast milk

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MorningAll · 28/10/2008 08:10

Just read the thread "a question about breast milk" . Got me thinking.

Which is better for baby fed by a mother who smokes?? No debate about antismoking and having a child..pleeeaseeee.
That's not my point or question.

So Smoker and Breast or Formula?? I read (internet publication) that it was still best to breast feed if smoking, but wondering if any thoughts refs here too?
I know the advice about not feeding immediately after a cigarette, but taking that into account, overall I mean.

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MurderousMarla · 28/10/2008 08:12

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CharCharBaGOOOOOOORE · 28/10/2008 08:23

According to kellymom, you should still bf if you smoke as you can reduce some of the effects that your smoking has on the child. Link here

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Nancy66 · 28/10/2008 09:02

breastfeeding would still be preferable to formula BUT a heavy smoker may find she can't successfully feed for long as high doses of nicotine reduces prolactin - the hormone needed to stimulate breastmilk.

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