Monday, May 22, 2006
I Have a Cold, Can I Breastfeed?
Katy, 20, from NYC asks...
I have a 2 week old baby and am breast feeding but 2 days ago I came down with a cold. Is still safe to breastfeed? Will the baby get sick?
Stacy Says...
It's actually beneficial for the baby to keep breastfeeding. Your body produces antibodies when it gets a cold or virus and so you will pass on the antibodies to the baby. (Check out this site) Just stay away from the cold medicines. Typically, most medicines for runny nose and other cold symptoms have psuedoephedrine which is not good for either of you while breastfeeding. If you just can't take it anymore, ask your doctor which ones are safe.
I have a 2 week old baby and am breast feeding but 2 days ago I came down with a cold. Is still safe to breastfeed? Will the baby get sick?
Stacy Says...
It's actually beneficial for the baby to keep breastfeeding. Your body produces antibodies when it gets a cold or virus and so you will pass on the antibodies to the baby. (Check out this site) Just stay away from the cold medicines. Typically, most medicines for runny nose and other cold symptoms have psuedoephedrine which is not good for either of you while breastfeeding. If you just can't take it anymore, ask your doctor which ones are safe.
