Can you breastfeed while sick with flu

The moment your baby is delivered, your body begins producing the perfect mix of antibodies and nutrients in your breast milk for your child.

However, what about when you’re ill? Should you keep breastfeeding if you have a fever? Are there any other things that you should watch out for when breastfeeding?

Can I Breastfeed If I Have a Fever?

Truth is, mothers can continue breastfeeding when they're ill.

As a matter of fact, it’s good for the child.

Can i drink my own breast milk if i'm sick

When mom gets sick with a fever, her body starts fighting the illness by making antibodies, which then get passed on to the child through beast-milk. By continuing the breastfeeding, you are not just protecting your child from getting sick, you’re also keeping your milk supply up.

Illnesses that are transmitted through breast-milk is very rare.

Your child has a better chance of your infection being transmitted by close contact, and your breast-milk might protect them from catching the infection from you. However, even if you do pass the illness alon

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