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A member asked:
If i am breast feeding and have severe cough and runny nose does this affects my 3 week infant? i am also giving her formula bottle .
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Yes but: You may be contagious, but breast feeding is the best way to protect your baby from illness. Practice good handwashing, don't kiss your baby on the face, and keep breast feeding! hope you feel better soon.
Answered 1/6/2018
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