My baby is 7 1/2 months, just got over pneumonia. Well we hope so we have to get xrays today these should be the last. But anyway She is breast fead and I am sick. I have a bad cough, runny nose and a fever. I would hate for her to get sick again. My husband is doing what he can to help with her. Also what could the chances be that she gave me pneumoina?
2007-03-05 01:09:06 · 7 answers · asked by JustAsk'n 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Hi there! It sounds like you have been going through the same thing as my family. It seems like we have all been sick since the beginning of this year. Sinus infections, chest colds, etc. You will not make your baby sick again by breastfeeding her. If she does get sick again, it will be because of the virus/infection, not because of breastfeeding. Your body will build up immunities to your illness and you will pass those immunities on to your baby through your breastmilk, so you are really helping her. Honestly, I think the whole country is dealing with this right now. I hear SO many people say they have had these same illnesses. I think this virus, or whatever it is, is extremely powerful. I guess it is possible that the baby gave you pneumonia, but only your doctor will be able to tell you for sure. Good luck to all of you. I know how hard it is to take care of a baby when you are sick too. I hope your family (and mine) gets better soon!
2007-03-05 01:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by Cheryl S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are sick, you SHOULD breastfeed her - as your breast milk has the antibodies that will prevent her from getting sick.
Although it is miserable, babies will get sick and it is a part of life. Their immune systems will start developing antibodies to more things and it will make them stronger. First babies (only children) tend not to get as sick as often as 2nd babies because of the lack of extra germs. But getting a cold and getting sick as the body's way of fighting germs and actually learning how to fight germs as well. (there is some controversial research that says that kids who are exposed to more germs at a young age actually develop fewer allergies.)
To boost her immunity (as well as your own) make sure you are eating well and taking your prenatal vitamin. I highly recommend also adding either flaxseed oil or cod liver oil to your diet and your daughters. (when she is 8 months.) There is some interesting research that shows that the omega 3 rich oils help boost immunity and the immune system. Both of my girls have been on it and I especially notice their immune systems being stronger than their peers.
Good luck.
2007-03-05 01:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by hkchoichoi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not transmitted through your breast milk.Pneumonia is a bacterial infection, so you should wash your hands with antibacterial soap before handling her.If she is just recovering from pneumonia,she is vulnerable to infection.
2007-03-05 01:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by jezebel_lilly 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
WASH YOUR HANDS AND USE LYSOL. THEY HAVE WIPE THAT YOU CAN CARRY IN YOUR PURSE. BUT ALL 7 AND 1/2 MONTH OLDS PUT EVERYTHING IN THERE MOUTHS, PLUS CONSTANT CONTACT WITH OTHER CHILDREN THAT ARE SICK. SINCE MY DAUGHTER STARTED SCHOOL SHE IS BRING HOME SOME TYPE OF COLD STOMACH FLU, ETC AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. WELL GOOD LUCK
2007-03-05 01:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't give pneumonia, but you can pass viruses and bacteria, such as bronchitis, which can lead to pneumonia. Pneumonia can be viral or bacterial.
2007-03-05 03:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by jc2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to express the milk into a bottle so she can be fed away from you or else the two of you are gonna keep passing this back and forth between ya.
2007-03-05 01:25:16 · answer #6 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You probably need to switch her to formula now, safest bet.
2007-03-08 09:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by Icewomanblockstheshot 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋