I am not well. Cough and cold. No fever. I breastfeed baby thru expressed pumping. Is it ok to hold and play with baby or will I get her sick too?

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Yes, it is safe to breastfeed while you are having cold and in fact it would be better to continue breastfeed as baby will get your antibodies to fight the virus in case she/he catch the flu. However, make sure that you practise highest hygiene level by washing and sanitising your hands frequently and wear mask when you handling your baby.

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