2006-11-16 10:27:17 · 15 answers · asked by ian m 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Probably not because most likely if you got food poisoning from something, there's a good chance your baby could get it too.
2006-11-16 10:29:37 · answer #1 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
YES.....you can.
If mom has food poisoning, breastfeeding should continue. As long as the symptoms are confined to the gastrointestinal tract (vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps), breastfeeding should continue without interruption as there is no risk to the baby. This is the case with most occurences of food poisoning. If the food poisoning progresses to septicemia, meaning the bacteria has passed into mom's bloodstream (mom would most likely be hospitalized), see this guidance from Dr. Ruth Lawrence:
"Maternal infections of the genitourinary or gastrointestinal tract do not pose a risk to infants except in the rare circumstances when septicemia occurs and bacteria might reach the milk. Even in this event, continued breastfeeding while the mother receives appropriate antibiotic therapy that is compatible with breastfeeding is the safest course for the infant. If the infecting organism is especially virulent or contagious (e.g., an invasive group A streptococcal infection causing severe disease in the mother), breastfeeding should continue after a temporary suspension during the first 24 hours of maternal therapy. Prophylactic or empiric therapy for the infant, against the same organism, may be indicated." [source: Lawrence RM & Lawrence RA. Given the Benefits of Breastfeeding, what Contraindications Exist?
Pediatric Clinics of North America 2001 (February);48(1): 235-51
2006-11-16 10:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No. Food posioning caused by a bacteria that you could possibly pass on to your baby. Also nursing requires lots of flood intake and robs your body of fluid, if you are feeding your baby chances are you could get really dehydrated. Take a couple days off, pump your milk.
2006-11-16 11:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by Lori R 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You got milk Ian? wow can i enter u for guiness book of records?....lol
Seriously tho, as far as i know u shld not breastfeed if u have got food poisening cos it can pass thru, but best to check with midwife, health visitor or nurse.
2006-11-16 10:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by english_rose10 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm pretty sure you can. I got vomiting/diarreah sick from a virus when my son was maybe 2 months old? My husband got sick first then everyone around him including me, our daughter, my parents, aunt/uncle got sick. I was bfing at the time and guess who was the only person who didn't get sick. Yep, my son. I guess you can call the doctor and they'll probably say be cautious.
2006-11-16 10:54:27 · answer #5 · answered by october g 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there will be no problems as the infections will not be passed through to your baby with the breastmilk. it is always wise to carry on breastfeeding when you can as it contains many antibodies that will help to build his/her immune system.
2006-11-19 02:20:25 · answer #6 · answered by jennifer f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! No problem. You can even breastfeed if you're sick and the baby will get antibodies!
2006-11-16 10:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by jm1970 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that would taste nice, vomit or diahorrea!
2006-11-16 22:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by Drop a heart, break a name 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, because it's your guts that are gipping, not anything else. I did it. no-one got hurt...
Although, I'm surprised you can breastfeed at all, Ian...
2006-11-16 10:35:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is fine. Ask your doctor about it if your concerned though.
2006-11-16 10:30:49 · answer #10 · answered by Blondi 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋