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Breastfeeding wife got over the stomach flu 48 hours ago - still not a great appetite, tired with back pain. slow recovery or something else?

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Needs hydration: If breastfeeding and stomach flu she could be dehydrated slowing recovery. More fluids should help.

Answered 5/3/2015

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