bfing with a cold

Nikki B · Jan 31st, 2012, 05:26 AM

I have a terrible cold. My throat is scratchy and it hurts to swallow, and I've lost my voice. I'm scared my poor little guy is going to catch it. I try to wash my hands often and not breath on him, but its hard when I have to carry him around and he's stuck to my boob half the day lol. He's 3 weeks yesterday, and I'm hoping he will get immunity from me and not catch it. Has anyone bf through a cold, and did your Lo end up getting sick?

kerrie24 · Jan 31st, 2012, 05:32 AM

The best thing to do is carry on breastfeeding,when you have an illness your body starts to build up antibodies to fight it off and these antibodies get passed,via your breastmilk,to your baby.If he does catch it it will be mild,but chances are he will be fine.

Jan 31st, 2012, 05:26 AM	#1
Nikki B Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: wisconsin Posts: 360	bfing with a cold I have a terrible cold. My throat is scratchy and it hurts to swallow, and I've lost my voice. I'm scared my poor little guy is going to catch it. I try to wash my hands often and not breath on him, but its hard when I have to carry him around and he's stuck to my boob half the day lol. He's 3 weeks yesterday, and I'm hoping he will get immunity from me and not catch it. Has anyone bf through a cold, and did your Lo end up getting sick?

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Jan 31st, 2012, 05:32 AM	#2
kerrie24 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: uk Posts: 3,056	The best thing to do is carry on breastfeeding,when you have an illness your body starts to build up antibodies to fight it off and these antibodies get passed,via your breastmilk,to your baby.If he does catch it it will be mild,but chances are he will be fine.

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