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Should i pump if my baby has meningitis?
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Yes: Absolutely. Once a sick child is able to feed again, breast milk will still be the best food.
Answered 11/10/2012
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Only if baby is weak: If baby is too weak for breast feeding, pumping and bottle feeding may be the answer. Discuss with your pediatrician.
Answered 4/13/2014
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