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Can i nurse my 2 week old if i feel like im coming down with something...chills, body pain, headache. i've had postpartum heavy bleedin, abdominal pain?
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Yes, BUT: You should see your OB doctor, bc you may have a infection (or maybe even some retained bits of placenta with an infection) that would need treatment with antibiotics or possibly even surgery.
Answered 6/10/2014
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