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Since i've had the stomach flu with diarrhea and i'm nursing the baby, will he get sick?

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Likely: I would say it is likely but hard to be sure, especially if you were very diligent in washing your hands.

Answered 9/7/2018

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No: Whenever someone in your house is sick there's always a chance your baby may get sick too. But whether it's you, dad or a sibling who's sick, the best thing you can do to protect your baby is breastfeed. After exposure to a virus your body will make proteins that fight the virus. Those proteins pass into your breastmilk and protect your baby. So wash your hands well and keep on breastfeeding.

Answered 7/1/2015

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