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Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
Runny eggs are safe while breastfeeding! The caution about undercooked eggs was a pregnancy restriction — it doesn't apply once your baby is born.
Myth: Many new moms avoid runny eggs thinking they're still off-limits like during pregnancy. Undercooked eggs are a pregnancy restriction — not a breastfeeding one.
During pregnancy, runny or undercooked eggs were restricted due to Salmonella risk, which could be more dangerous during pregnancy. After delivery, a Salmonella infection would affect you but cannot pass through breast milk to your baby. Salmonella illness while caring for a newborn is unpleasant, but the baby isn't at direct risk. Enjoy your runny yolks.
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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