Can I breastfeed my baby if I have a cold during lactation?
Asked by:Ann
Asked on:Apr 04, 2026 01:24 PM
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Apr 04, 2026
Lactation cold Can I breastfeed my baby? ? It is normal to feed your baby a cold during breastfeeding. There is no need to worry about transmitting it to your baby.
Precautions for colds during breastfeeding . When feeding your baby during lactation, be sure to wash your hands before feeding. Do not face the baby when feeding the baby. Turn your head to one side and do not face the baby. cough , to avoid respiratory infections. If the mother only has a mild cold, try not to take antibiotics. Drinking more boiled water will help recover from the cold. If you need to take anti-inflammatory drugs, penicillins will have the least impact on the baby and will not affect the baby's feeding. But if the bleeding is serious, it is best not to breastfeed the baby for 24 hours after the bleeding.
If you have a cold during lactation, you can breastfeed your child normally. However, because you are too close to the child, the mother's cold may be directly passed on to the baby. The mother can feed her child while wearing a mask. Newly born babies have a certain level of immunity, so there is no need to worry too much about the baby getting sick. If you have a cold or a high fever during lactation, breastfeeding can be suspended for 1 to 2 days. However, during the period of discontinuation of feeding, the breast milk should be sucked out frequently. 》》》 Women with low back pain should be careful7major gynecological diseases
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