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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Sarita, a 30-year-old woman develops a deep vein thrombosis in her left calf on the fouh postoperative day following cesarean section done for fetal distress. The patient is staed on heparin and is scheduled to begin a 6 weeks course of warfarin therapy. The patient Is a devoted mother who wants to breastfeed her baby. What is the advice which is given to the patient?
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The correct answer is  The anticoagulant (warfarin, LMWH or unfractionated heparin) is safe for breastfeeding.Reference: DC Dutta&;s Textbook of Obstetrics, 8th edition, page no:510