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Do breastfeeding mothers need to use filtered water or bottled water if they have lead service lines?

April 26, 2017Bottled water breastfeeding filtered lead mothers service water

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Do breastfeeding mothers need to use filtered water or bottled water if they have lead service lines?

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No. The amount of lead found in the breast milk of women who drink tap water in homes served by lead service lines does not constitute a risk to their infants’ health. Breastfeeding mothers should follow the recommendations outlined above as for non-pregnant women.