Ontario, CA
A 25-year-old female asked:
My mother in law claims that it is unhealthy for me to breast feed when i become angry or upset that it makes the baby sick & can cause her death... ?
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Angry: I wouldn't worry about your baby dying, bur your baby may sense your anger and not nurse as well as he might otherwise. Stay calm and enjoy your nursing and your baby.
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Dr. Michael H. T. Siaanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
No harm w/breast!: Whaterver mood or emotional state you are in, your breastmilk will remain "liquid gold" for you baby. Breast is indeed best and will never harm him/her with changes in your affect.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Myth: Sounds like your mother in law either doesn't respect your decision to breastfeed or is generally misinformed.Either way she is wrong. There has never been a better feed that a mothers milk for her own baby.
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Last updated Nov 16, 2016
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