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Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is safe while breastfeeding! It's calorie-dense and high in sodium, but as an occasional meal it's completely fine and won't affect your milk quality.

Fried chicken is seasoned, battered or breaded chicken that's deep-fried. All ingredients are breastfeeding-safe. It's high in calories, sodium, and saturated fat — not ideal as a daily staple, but perfectly acceptable as a treat. The extra calories can actually be helpful given the increased energy demands of nursing.
Sources: AAP, FDA

Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.

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