Newborn G6PD Deficiency, BF or FM!

Hi Mummies, my newborn boy has G6PD. Hence not sure if I should continue breastfeed or fomula feed, as I have to watch my diet really carefully. Wonder does any mummies here with g6pd newborn mostly breastfeed or feed formula? #G6PDbaby #firstbaby #advicepls

Jelyn Yew

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Super Mum

Hey mama Jelyn From this article that I’ve attached, you can definitely choose to breastfeed even if there are restrictions to your diet which won’t affect baby: https://www.infantrisk.com/content/breastfeeding-challenges-g6pd-not-bad-it-looks

Jelyn Yew

Excited to become a mum

2y ago

tyvm the article has been a great help

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