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Health TopicsDiet & NutritionVitaminsVitamin B9
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Should breastfeeding women take folic acid?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
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Folic acid, an important nutrient for pregnancy, has been found to pass into breast milk. As of this time, this hasn’t been shown to harm nursing babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics agrees with this finding. This agency has found folate to be safe with breastfeeding. It’s recommended that 500 daily micrograms (mcg.) be taken when nursing.

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