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BPA (Bisphenol A)
BPA is an industrial chemical found in some hard plastics and epoxy resins used in food containers and can linings. It has weak estrogen-like activity and does transfer into breast milk. Reducing BPA exposure is a reasonable precaution, but breastfeeding is still strongly recommended even with typical BPA exposure.
BPA does appear in breast milk at low levels. To minimize exposure: use BPA-free bottles and storage bags for pumped milk, avoid heating food in plastic containers, choose fresh or glass-packaged foods over canned when possible, and don't wash polycarbonate plastics in the dishwasher. The AAP recommends reducing plastic use for infants broadly. Importantly, breastmilk's benefits strongly outweigh the risks of typical BPA exposure.
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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