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A member asked:

If i have a cold (sore throat, cough, sneeze) will my 4 week old breastfed baby catch it?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: This is always a possibility. So, observe strict infectious precautions (e.g. regular handwashing, contact precautions, etc...). However, I would definitely continue the breastfeeding though; as this confers a great deal of immune potential and nutrients to the baby.

Dr Veres and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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