Sarita, a 30 year old woman develops a deep vein thrombosis in her left calf on fourth post operative day following cesarean section done for fetal distress. The patient is started on heparin and is scheduled to begin a 6 weeks course of warfarin therapy.The patient is a devoted mother who wants to breast feed her baby.What is the advice which is given to the patient:
Sarita, a 30 year old woman develops a deep vein thrombosis in her left calf on fourth post operative day following cesarean section done for fetal distress. The patient is started on heparin and is scheduled to begin a 6 weeks course of warfarin therapy.The patient is a devoted mother who wants to breast feed her baby.What is the advice which is given to the patient:
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Sarita, a 30 year old woman develops a deep vein thrombosis in her left calf on fourth post operative day following cesarean section done for fetal distress. The patient is started on heparin and is scheduled to begin a 6 weeks course of warfarin therapy.The patient is a devoted mother who wants to breast feed her baby.What is the advice which is given to the patient:
✓ Correct Answer: D. Warfarin is not a contraindication for lactation.
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