Can infants with congenital genetic metabolic diseases not drink milk?

Patient's question:

My child passed away due to a congenital genetic metabolic disease. My uncle came to visit me and said: "I heard that children with this disease cannot be breastfed, and in the future, if you have another child, you cannot breastfeed them either."

Doctor's answer:

Analysis of the condition:
Hello, congenital genetic diseases are related to genes and are caused by genetic variations.
Guidance:
The fetus is affected while in the womb and this is unrelated to breastfeeding. It is recommended to undergo prenatal testing to avoid the birth of an affected child.

📌 Related Posts