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What to do if i am a mother of 5month old baby, i am having viral infection, i don't want my baby to get it from me, does breastfeeding spread my infection to the baby?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Very unlikely: With some exceptions e.g., HIV or hepatitis b, most of viral infections are not transmitted to infants via breast milk.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

What to do if i am a mother of 5month old baby, i am having viral infection, i don't want my baby to get it from me, does breastfeeding spread my infection to the baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr Sojico agreed

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