happens you are not supposed to stop breast feeding because you pass antibodies.to the baby that are supposed to protect the baby from whatever you may have already passed to them.
the doctor told her to stop nursing until she is better. who is right?
my wife said she wanted to throw something at me because its her body and i have no right to tell her what to do in this situation.
im afraid the baby could get very sick if she stops nursing. is this doctor right or wrong? i generally believe in qyestioning doctors because they make mistakes like everyone else
2007-01-08 09:23:55 · 16 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She CAN keep breastfeeding. Her body does make and pass immunities to the baby that will help fight your wife's illness. That way if baby does get sick it will be a lesser version of what your wife has. KEEP BREASTFEEDING!!
2007-01-08 09:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by happymommy 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT take him to the hospital... call the doc in the morning if you are worried, however 101 is OKAY! They will only give him tylenol and tell you to come back if it gets to 104. Babies get hot often from crying, colds, whatever. PLEASE don't make the same mistake I did when I had my daugher lol. They will only do the same thing you just did and you will waste your time and money. Let him sleep, he will wake when he gets hungry enough. His body will not let him starve. The nose thing, what is that called I can never remember... the little bulb sucker thing? Anyways, that may help, the baby hates it but it should help a little if you use it right before nursing so hopefully it will clear it enough for him to eat for a little bit. And just so you know, pretty much everytime you go to they ER they give your baby tylenol (or motrin) and then send you home. Unless you have a very very serious concern please, call the ER first, they should have a nurse hotline, they can give you advice however they will (and are required to) tell you to come in, don't! Unless the baby is not breathing correctly (and not sick) bleeding horribly... you know... along those lines. :) good luck with baby boy! He should be perfectly fine. Please remember that colds affect babies very differently than they affect adults and older children. Something that gives you a fever may not even phase them, while something that doesn't affect you at all can make them do all sorts of strange stuff!
2016-05-23 14:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right she will pass antibodies to the baby in her milk. So, she does not need to stop nursing just because she is sick or has a fever UNLESS she is taking medicine that is not compatible with breastfeeding. If this is the case she ought to check and see if there is an alternate medicine she could take that is compatible with breastfeeding. Many are, and doctors don't even think about taking nursing into consideration when prescribing medicine. I once had to quit for 12 days because I was taking 10 days of antibiotics (2 extra days for it to get out of my milk). During that time I had to pump my milk and throw it out to keep my supply up. If she quits temporarily she will need to do the same.
2007-01-08 09:38:40 · answer #3 · answered by JordanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my doc said not to stop nursing when I got sick... you are right about passing the antibodies onto your child so there is a chance your child won't get sick. but honestly the baby has to be around your wife most of the day so there is a high chance that your baby is going to get sick either way... but its not good to stop nursing b/c your sick... that is a reason to stay nursing to pass on the antibodies. I question my doc on alot of things and have a friend who is also a pediatrician and she agrees with the continuing nursing.
2007-01-08 10:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by sleepyincarolina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes the doctor is wrong. There are about 5 reasons to stop breastfeeding.
1) HIV infection of the mother IF the mother lives in a country with a safe source of drinking water. (In third world countries it is safer to breastfeed even with HIV)
2)They absolutely must take a medication that is rated L5 by Hale or another valid source. (Most doctors think you can not take anything when breastfeeding)
Ok, I'm out of reasons.
Hmmm there must be a couple more. Maybe not though.
You need a new doctor this one sounds dangerous. I had to fire my babies first doctor because they knew nothing about breastfeeding and rather than keep their mouth shut she recommended doing things I know will cause many moms to loose their milk supply.
2007-01-08 09:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is best for the baby to continue to breastfeed, but you've also got to consider how much your wife can handle while sick. I recently had the flu, but since my daughter was breastfeeding she never got sick because the antibodies in my milk helped her to fight anything off before she got it. You will find many doctors are ignorant about breastfeeding, especially men. If you are really concerned get a second opinion, but in this case your doc was wrong. She should not quit breastfeeding if at all possible.
2007-01-08 09:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by dolly 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor is obviously ignorant about breastfeeding. Most doctors get about one lecture worth of education on breastfeeding.
There are only a few SERIOUS illnesses that would mean mom would be advised to stop nursing. (Like having HIV!)
Per Dr. Ruth Lawrence, "HIV and HTLV-1 are the only infectious diseases that are considered absolute contraindications to breastfeeding in developed countries" (Lawrence & Lawrence 2001).
For a regular old cold, it is best for mom to keep nursing! You are right, nursing will pass antibodies to whatever mom has to baby to help keep baby healthy.
Also, keep in mind that baby was exposed to whatever mom has BEFORE mom showed symptoms!
If you want reassurance, call a Lactation Consultant or a La Leche League Leader. These women are experts on breastfeeding.
If your doctor has prescribed any meds, make sure they are compatible with breastfeeding. (MANY are.) The best source for info on meds is Medications & Mother's Milk by Dr. Hale. A LC or a LLL Leader will have a copy to look meds up for you. Also, check the link on meds below for good info.
2007-01-08 09:25:28 · answer #7 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
What doctor told her to stop nursing just because she has a fever? I have never heard of such a thing. You should get a second opinion. Your baby needs that milk! Your baby will not get sick if your wife is sick.
2007-01-08 10:24:59 · answer #8 · answered by Honeypai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It kind of depends. When I breastfed my children I was told if you were sick to continue to breastfeed for your milk supply and also to protect the baby. Although if she is taking medication for her illness she may have to stop for a few days because many meds are passed through breast milk and can be harmful for the baby. I know it is frustrating and scary but if it were me I would probably go with whatever the doctor said.
2007-01-08 09:28:39 · answer #9 · answered by Stacey C 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I also think she shouldn't stop. Unless she is on some kind of medicne that is not good for your baby. But if she does decide to stop make sure she pumps that milk out or her milk might decrease or even dry out depending on how long she stops for. Plus it's sooooo uncomfortable/painful it just let those suckers fill up and not do anything about it.
2007-01-08 09:34:16 · answer #10 · answered by c_jrose 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋