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Im on my period & i breastfeed my 6 month old. well somehow period blood got on my breasts.yes i know gross but is my daughter in any danger from this?can she get sick
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Not a problem: Some kids would have some indigestion or spit up if there is enough blood to trigger the response. However, what you describe should not be a problem. Babies digestive system breaks down any ingested germs.
Answered 11/28/2017
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