Bf even thou am sick

Hi mummies is it ok that I still give my lo bm even thou I’ve diarrhoea and flu?

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If you have a cold or flu, fever, diarrhoea and vomiting, or mastitis, keep breastfeeding as normal. Your baby won't catch the illness through your breast milk – in fact, it will contain antibodies to reduce her risk of getting the same bug. However, being sick and continuing to breastfeed can be extremely tiring.

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Yup, its okay to continue to give bm to your lo. If you are on medications, do check with doc to see if they are safe to consume while breastfeeding.

Super Mum

Yes. Wear a mask and clean your hands often. Also if you’re seeing a doc to get meds, inform the doctor that you’re breastfeeding

Super Mum

Yup. Your baby will get the immunity through the breastmilk :)

TapFluencer

Yes. But do cover your mouth and nose with face mask

VIP Member

Yes, please wear mask to cover your mouth

VIP Member

Yup. That’s totally fine

Super Mum

Yes. Get well soon

VIP Member

Hi... yes, you can

VIP Member

It’s ok.