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Gynaecology & Obstetrics General 296d5a3e

Contraindications for breast feeding are all except

A
Hepatitis - B infection of mother
B
Tetracycline treatment of mother
C
Acute bacterial mastitis
D
All
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is a, b and c i.e. Hepatitis B infection of the mother; acute bacterial mastitis; and Tetracycline Breast feeding is not contraindicated in case of maternal hepatitis B infection as explained in previous question. Option '13' Lithium is contraindicated during pregnancy (see Answer 6) Option 'c' i.e. Acute bacterial mastitis. "In case of acute bacterial mastitis breast feeding should be continued as it is helpful in avoiding abscess formation. If the infected breast is too tender to allow suckling, gentle pumping until nursing can be resumed is recommended." Option `d' Tetracycline : according to KDT "Tetracycline is secreted in breast milk and can cause teeth discoloration and impaired growth in infants and children therefore is contraindicated during lactation." But all other books and extensive internet search (see Drug.com/Rxlist.com) says that tetracycline is not contraindicated during lactation but should be used cautiously in nursing mothers.

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