2007-02-20 03:41:16 · 7 answers · asked by quest for truth 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Urinary tract infections are confined to the urinary tract. So there is no risk of contagion from breastmilk.
Just make sure your antibiotic is on this list:
http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/aap-approved-meds.html#Antibiotics
http://www.kellymom.com/health/illness/mom-illness.html
Should breastfeeding continue when mom is sick?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC
"It is very, very rare for a mom to need to stop breastfeeding for any illness. There are only a few very serious illnesses that might require a mom stop breastfeeding for a period of time or permanently. 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).
During any "ordinary" illness such as a cold, sore throat, flu, tummy bug, fever, mastitis, etc. you should continue to breastfeed. Just remind your doctor you are nursing so that if medications are needed he can prescribe something that is compatible with breastfeeding. Most medications are safe to take while breastfeeding, and for those that are not recommended there is almost always an alternative medication that is safe. "
2007-02-20 03:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can still breastfeed with a UTI. Their are already medicines that are special for nursing mothers if it's needed. So it won't be harmful. It is possible if not caught early on the baby will get it as well. But once the women starts the antibiotics it will help a great deal.
2007-02-20 11:59:42 · answer #2 · answered by qtiequawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is on antibiotics, the pharmacist will tell her if it's safe to breasfeed. But the UTI itself will not prevent her from feeding, though she should drink a LOT of fluid, as she should be trying to flush out the bacteria AND feed the baby, which will be VERY taxing on her system.
2007-02-20 11:45:57 · answer #3 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, she can breastfeed. Also, drink lots of cranberry juice, it helps flush out the bladder and can help prevent future UTI.
2007-02-20 11:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but when you are on anti-biotics your baby might get a yeast infection, so I'd lather on the diaper cream, especially at night, to prevent this. This happened to my daughter when I was on anti-biotics.
2007-02-20 11:47:01 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes if you aren't on drugs, don't have std and don't drink
2007-02-20 11:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by jean 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
she can feed. no problem
2007-02-20 11:44:14 · answer #7 · answered by nightingale 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋