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Cold and breastfeeding
I am having cold and my baby is 27 days old ,I am breastfeeding her .What shall I do.Shall I stop breastfeeding and give her formula milk so that she don't catch cold.
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greetings. Continue with breast feeding. You can use mask
take care of mosquito to prevent malaria and dengue. hygiene , good nutrition ,activity vaccinations are safety guards Pandemic is still on. Stay at hoe safe and follow all precautions.
let me come to your doubt. Breast feeding is best, even if you are having cold.Relax, Breast feed yourchild..
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If you have a cold or flu, fever, keep breastfeeding as normal. Your baby won’t catch the illness through your breast milk – in fact, it will contain antibodies to reduce her risk of getting the same bug.
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However, being sick and continuing to breastfeed can be extremely tiring. You’ll need to look after yourself so you can look after your baby. Keep your fluid levels up, eat when you can, and remember your body needs extra rest.
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Good hygiene is important to minimise the risk of spreading the illness. Wash your hands with soap before and after feeding your baby, preparing and eating food, going to the toilet or changing nappies.
Catch coughs and sneezes in a tissue, or in the crook of your elbow (not your hands) if you don’t have one with you, and always wash or sanitise your hands after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
U can wear a mask too while feeding the baby.
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