Is breastfeeding safe if you have varicella?

NO IT IS NOT SAFE: No it is not safe as varicella is very contagious and any contact with the lesions will cause the baby to be infected. Varicella Vaccine is given to babies after the age of 1 year.Most babies stop breast feeding at 1 year But if the infant has been immunised and still breast feeding than it my be safe to breast feed

Odd question: You have not provided the age of the baby, which is very important.If you got varicella, baby has NO immunity to it and if a newborn may die if not closely monitored and treated.Since you were contageous before you got the rash, baby has been exposed and will break out in 10-21 days.Case severity can very tremendously and baby needs close monitoring.