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Medicines medium-chain triglycerides + soya bean oil, refinedQuestion & answer

medium-chain triglycerides + soya bean oil, refined · Medicine question

Can I breastfeed while receiving medium-chain triglycerides + soya bean oil, refined?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Breastfeeding is generally not recommended during parenteral nutrition; discuss the individual circumstances with the specialist team.

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