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Cod liver oil

In pregnancy: Never While breastfeeding: Never

It builds up: that is why it is avoided entirely

Why

Contains high vitamin A (retinol) — malformation risk. Use omega-3 from purified fish oil instead.

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General information, not medical advice. It follows the public guidance for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it cannot know your own history: for anything about your health or your baby's, the person to ask is your midwife or doctor.

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