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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