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Many mothers worry and stop breastfeeding while they are sick. It is totally safe to breastfeed one’s child while suffering from common illnesses like cough, cold, sore throat, fever or even mastitis. Mother’s milk is custom made for babies, providing antibodies needed to fight any infection.  Remember even at the peak of COVID Doctors were advising mothers to continue to breastfeed.

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Reasons why you shouldn’t stop Breastfeeding

1. Babies wouldn’t get the antibodies needed to fight infection.

2. Staying away from mother and breast milk can in fact trouble the health of a baby, physically and mentally.

3. This short or long break can impact the diet of the baby when you choose alternative food options and also result in reduced milk supply.

4. Stopping breastfeeding suddenly can put the already sick mom at risk of engorged breasts, blocked ducts or mastitis.

Taking medicines during Breastfeeding

Antibiotics like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen are considered safe while breastfeeding, however it is advised to enquire for breastfeeding safe medications while talking to doctor. Moreover these common illnesses in general can subside within a few days without medication and if needed one can always opt for natural alternatives like turmeric milk, kashaya etc for quick relief

Things to keep in mind

• Stay hygienic with fresh clothes and regular bathing

• Wash hands before taking baby

• Use handkerchief or tissues while coughing or sneezing

• Limit face to face contact

• Avoid kissing

Remember to take care of yourself too and not to stress too much about the baby. Your love and breast milk shall help them sail through. We have only spoken about breastfeeding during common illnesses, there are surely cases where you will be advised to not breastfeed until medication or until you recover, even then do not build guilt but focus on recovering soon and coming back to your child. 

Video: Breastfeeding while you have Cold or Fever

https://youtu.be/fgsTboGHQV4

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