A patient who delivered a baby 6 weeks ago is now prescribed low-molecular-weight heparin for a venous thrombosis in her leg.She asks whether she can continue to breastfeed her baby while taking this drug.What is your best response?
A) "Yes,the baby's digestive system will inactivate the drug."
B) "Yes,the drug does not pass into breast milk."
C) "No,the drug will increase the baby's risk for bleeding."
D) "No,the drug can delay your baby's growth and development."
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