2007-09-18 16:09:16 · 13 answers · asked by Kimberly P 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You can definitely breast feed. Your milk is always better than that nasty formula. Chances are your baby has already been exposed to your virus anyway.
2007-09-18 16:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by BoysMommy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, the milk you pumped contained antibodies against the flu and your baby has already been long exposed to the virus before you had any symptoms. However if possible I would use this milk soon, rather than freezing it.
http://www.kellymom.com/health/illness/mom-illness.html
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.
http://www.kellymom.com/newman/09a-illness_mother_baby.html
Illness in the Mother
Very few maternal illnesses require the mother to stop breastfeeding. This is particularly true for infections the mother might have, the most common type of illness for mothers are being told they must stop. Viruses cause most infections, and most infections due to viruses are most infectious before the mother even has an idea she is sick. By the time the mother has fever (or runny nose, or diarrhoea, or cough, or rash, or vomiting etc), she has probably already passed on the infection to the baby. However, breastfeeding protects the baby against infection, and the mother should continue breastfeeding, in order to protect the baby. If the baby does get sick, which is possible, he is likely to get less sick than if breastfeeding had stopped. But often mothers are pleasantly surprised that their babies do not get sick at all. The baby was protected by the mother’s continuing breastfeeding. Bacterial infections (such as “strep throat”) are also not of concern for the very same reasons.
2007-09-18 16:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do not quit breastfeeding because you have the flu. Your breast milk contains important antibodies that will aid his body fighting off sickness. Keep breastfeeding him, and yes it is OK to give him the milk you pumped!
2007-09-18 16:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by iamhis0 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely MUST use it. It will contain the antibodies the baby needs to FIGHT any symptoms of the flu. It's also possible that the baby won't even get sick BECAUSE of the antibodies in the milk.
2007-09-18 16:16:19 · answer #4 · answered by Proud Momma 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The flu isn't in your milk, go ahead and offer it to your baby. HOWEVER, if you've been taking medication for your flu symptoms the medication will be present in your breastmilk and you shouldn't give that to your baby unless you speak with a healthcare professional.
You have to stick to just plain old tylenol, saline drops, halls and vicks vapor rub.
Good luck!
2007-09-18 16:15:11 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The flu isn't on your milk, pass forward and grant it on your toddler. It has antibodies she desires to combat the ailment if she does get it. notwithstanding, in case you have been taking drugs to your flu symptoms the medicine would be latest on your breastmilk and you ought to not provide that throughout your toddler till you talk with a well being practitioner. you will be able to desire to stick to easily undeniable old tylenol, saline drops, halls and vicks vapor rub. sturdy success!
2016-10-04 23:39:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, keep nursing its' better for the baby. Your milk has lots of antibodies in it and baby will build some resistance to the virus. Hopefully if your baby gets sick it will only be mild. I hope you feel better.
2007-09-18 16:18:05 · answer #7 · answered by mom3x 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree with the others... def. feed it to your baby... it has the antibodies which is great for your baby.. and dont worry you cant pass the flu through your milk just antibodies which is a good thing!
2007-09-18 16:17:22 · answer #8 · answered by Victoria J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely...it will be beneficial to her since she has been exposed to your germs. Your breastmilk will contain anti-bodies that will help her fight off your virus. Definitely continue with the breast milk...it is one of the many benefits that it offers.
2007-09-18 16:26:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can your antibobies will keep her from getting sick!!! Your milk is the best thing for her righ now. But it may be a good idea to have someone else feed her just in case!
2007-09-18 16:18:43 · answer #10 · answered by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋