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New mom fever affects baby or not
Am a mom of 2 weeks old.am having 101.4 degree fever.Exclusively breastfeeding my baby.
Due to fever, is that safe to hold baby and feed? Baby will get infection from me? Please advise
Am worried .
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helo..dont worry..take safe precautions like using face mask..washing hands before and after touching baby...and keep baby separted once feed is done ...dont discontinue breast feeding
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