Safe to Breastfeed while Sick?: Toddler
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Breastfeeding and Sick
Asked by R.A. from Los Angeles
on March 30, 2009
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I don't know what is up with my immune system, but I seem to get sick quite often. If my son is sick, I'll get sick too. He was fine for the first six months and I a...
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- It's tough not to get sick, especially when you have a baby sneezing in your face and touching you after they just put their hands in their mouth, not to mention their...
- Yes, there is more you can do. Vitamins are isolated nutrition. You should get your vitamins from food. If you would like to borrow my dvd, nutritional seminar, let...
- I'm sure plenty of people will give you suggestions to help your immune system. But I just wanted to say that this has just been a horrible year for viruses. We have...
Breastfeeding While Sick
Asked by K.H. from Kalamazoo
on September 22, 2008
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Hi out there! I have a quick question for all of you moms that breastfeed. Tessa (my little girl) is 4months old and I am still breastfeeding. I am starting to come...
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- Hi K. ~ I'm an OB nurse. Yes, continue nursing. Increase your fluids (this will also help thin out the drainage). Do Not take sudafed! Any medication that helps t...
- Yes, you can still breastfeed while you are sick. I did for both my boys. As for suggestions to soothe your throat, I always have a stock of lemons or limes and ma...
- Hi K., I think it's wonderful that you're breastfeeding your little one. In answer to your question, yes you can continue to breastfeed your baby while you're sick....
I'm Sick, Can I Still Breastfeed?
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on September 5, 2008
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I have come down with a cold or maybe it's the flu, but I'm wondering if it's still safe to breastfeed my 4 month old while I'm sick, or should I be using some of the ...
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- You can still breastfeed. I've read that you can't pass colds and such that way. Just handling your baby though can expose her to your cold / flu, so be sure to wash...
- You'll actually give her your antibodies to fight the virus if you breast feed her. Just keep your hands extra clean and don't kiss her face & try not to breathe on her.
- Yes you can, in fact I've heard that doing so can pass on antibodies to your child. I can also tell you this...I got a bad flu while nursing and breastfed my son lite...
Breastfeeding While Sick
Asked by E.H. from Des Moines
on October 23, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I was up with a stomach issue most of last night, and I'm not sure if it's a bug, or if it was something that I ate (we did eat out at a restaraunt, and no o...
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- I remember asking my doctor if I could continue to nurse the first time I got sick. He said that because my body was building up it's immunity to the illness that the...
- I want to know the answer to this too! I am breastfeeding my 5-mo old baby girl, and I was sick a couple weeks ago. I continued to breastfeed her and she never got s...
- Feed her normally. If you're sick your body is building immunity to it and you'll pass it down to your daughter.
Breastfeeding While Sick
Asked by G.S. from Dallas
on December 30, 2008
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Hi moms!
I need your advice...I had a csection with my one month old and have been breastfeeding him exclusively. I haven't had much rest, especially with the infan...
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- Did you have an emergency C-section? If you did you could have a saroma. Its when the fat dies around the incision and liquifies and needs to be drained. I only say...
- I'm so sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Like the other girls said Yes continue to breastfeed for your baby to get the antibodies. As far as the fever, it...
- You should continue to breast feed. Cold medicines will dry up your supply- as they dry up your nose. Drink plenty of fluids to help and you can also use oatmeal and m...
I'm Sick... Can I Still Breastfeed? =(
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on December 27, 2008
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I have had a really bad sore throat & runny nose since last night. We've been giving our 4 month old formula and I've been pumping just to keep my distance from him. N...
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- Give him your milk, no matter what it's the best thing for him and it doesn't havfe your germs in it.
- You should ALWAYS breastfeed when you are sick. Just make sure you wash your hands really well before. He needs those antibodies and fresh milk is the best, as oppos...
- YES, don't stop! Hope you feel better soon!
Sick Breastfeeding Mom Needing MD Whose Rx Won't Affect Milk Supply
Asked by A.J. from Dallas
on April 14, 2009
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I have had an awful cough in my chest for the past 4 days and it's only getting worse. I believe I'm infected and need a good doctor willing to give me solutions that...
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- Great job breastfeeding!! KEEP IT UP!!! No medication has been proven safe for breastfeeding mom's. I would try homeopathic and practical natural at-home things f...
- A., Try any or all of these ideas: Use a Neti-pot or NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottle. They sell packets of saline mixture to be mixed with cooled boiled water. You ri...
- I talked to my son's pediatrician, and she told me my options. I also called the Leleche League reps and got their advice on medications. Then I would call my doctor...
15 Month Still Breastfeeding
Asked by C.G. from San Antonio
on March 2, 2011
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My son is 15 months and he's still breast feeding and I want him off.
It starting to hurt and make me feel sick to my stomach.
He doesn't want solid, milk or juice ...
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- When my little guy was 15-months I wanted to stop nursing as well. Except, I was too nervous, and felt too bad to actually make the commitment to stop. 3 months late...
- He doesn't want solids? He's not eating solid food? You'd better talk to your pediatrician to find out how to get him to eat. Try warming the milk and putting it ...
- Sounds like you need to go cold turkey. I know there are ways to do it gently, but I do not know specifics. Good Luck! Mine nursed until 22 and 23 months and it was...
Breastfeeding While Pregnant
Asked by M.S. from Kansas City
on March 16, 2008
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Hi everyone. I am a sahm to an 18 month old girl and pregnant with baby number 2. My 18 month old still nurses before bed each night. The past three or four nights she...
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- Congrats on the new baby and on nursing for so long. However, I must offer some caution. While breastfeeding while pregnant is not harmful to your baby, it is very har...
- Hi there. Honestly, the chances of your breastmilk making your 18 month old are slim to none, especially if you have been nursing her all of this time. It could be on...
- Hi M., my name is N. J from Kansas City Missouri. I come from a large family. I remember when I was growing up, during my mother's child bearing years,(she was havei...
Breastfeeding
Asked by K.C. from Las Vegas
on December 10, 2010
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To breastfeed or not? I have 1 child and my sister has 2 with 1 on the way. She breastfed I didn't we are both stay at home moms, I am a smoker, she is not. I did n...
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- My feeling are the same as yours when it comes to breast feeding but...I would never try to tell a mom that is like your sister not to breast feed. It is a battle you ...
- Ill say it breastfeeding is better, no matter what circumstantial statistical excuses may present themselves in error or in coincidence. No mother should ever be s...
- They make some pretty great formulas now, organic and all that. I breastfeed, but it comes easily to me and I have had VERY strong, healthy kids. If it's not working...
