can i breatfeed my 3 months old baby when i have a cold or flu? thanks. helpless!


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Yes, you can. Virus's are passed by air or by touch, not through breast milk.

You would be wise to wash your hands frequently, especially before you handle your baby, when you have a cold or the flu, to avoid passing it along. If you're really concerned, you can also purchase disposable masks (from your parmacy, I imagine) to place a barrier between you and your baby.

Your breast milk is the best way to give your baby a great start to developing a healthy immune system. Keep it up!

Congratulations on your new little addition!

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yes just as long as youre not taking meds that could harm the baby by filtering through you.
As a mother of three very healthy babes, I'll tell you "YES" to this question. Your breastmilk has special antibodies that will help your baby fight off sicknesses. Breastmilk is for the best, even when you don't feel up to it. Also you can pump your breastmilk, put it into a bottle, and let Dad try or Nana. Try not to breathe down into the baby's face, or sneeze, cough, etc. on the child. This will usually cause the child to become sick.
Sure you can, no problem. I breastfed all three of my girls and they did or didn't get sick while breastfeeding at just about the same rate as anyone else in the house. If you're actively coughing and sneezing, you might want to put your hand over your mouth or wear a mask so the baby doesn't get a faceful. The baby will get a dose of your germs just be being around you because you're touching him and breathing on him all the time.
You are the childs mum and i tell you you cant do wrong you have the best job ever for a good few years i love you

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