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I am breastfeeding feeling like i m getting sick is it still ok to b breastfeeding
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Yes: A mom can still breastfeed when she has a cold or the flu. She should wear a doctors' face mask (available at drugstores), and should wash her hands a ... Read More
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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered
22 years experience Pediatrics
Yes: For sure. Most illness short of HIV will allow you to continue to breastfeed without missing a beat.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronda Dennis-Smithart answered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Continue breastfeed: Please continue breastfeeding. When you breastfeed, you give your baby some of the antibodies (infection fighters) that your body has developed to fi ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berryman answered
54 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Meds/breast feeding: Medication for anxiety as well as most other medications are passed into breast milk, but in very low concentrations, but to be completely "safe", you ... Read More
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Dr. Riaz ahmed Ballim answered
Specializes in
Calm: U can use a.Vogel neuroforce drops it is herbal
Dr. Jaiprakash Thakor Jairam answered
Specializes in Healthcare Professional
Anxiety: I would suggest OTC rescue remedy tabs.Comes in drops for children as well.I understand your anxiety,but keep in mind you cannot determine outcome.Sta ... Read More
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Breastfeeding: See your doctor for a complete workup including a blood count
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Can ask one's doctor: A mom usually continues breastfeeding when she has a cold, the flu, or a stomach virus. She can wear a face mask and should wash her hands and arms be ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clay answered
10 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Unlikely pregancy: A little unclear, are you concerned you may be pregnant? The home pregnancy tests are accurate about 3 weeks after conception. You can try checking ag ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alfredo Garcia answered
56 years experience Pediatrics
C-section & breastfe: Cesarean section is major surgery and recovery time can be very variable. Add to that the toll that breastfeeding your baby takes on you. You remain ... Read More
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Claudine nandi Lee answered
Specializes in General Practice
Rather not diet: Right now not really a good time to diet. Eat as healthily as you can. Use panado for fever and stay hydrated.
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Keegan Duchicela answered
14 years experience Family Medicine
No.: If it's happened just a handful of times, only after you wake up in the morning, i wouldn't worry about it too much. We often sleep in weird positions ... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lonna Larsh answered
30 years experience Family Medicine
Yes: Your fertility is decreased when nursing completely on demand, but you never really know when you will ovulate. You can definitely get pregnant if you ... Read More
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