Is to ok to breastfeed while having a mild flu/ runny nose? mummy is not taking medication.

Yes: Yes it is ok to breast feed while mom has a cold. The infection isn't in the breast milk. But it's very important to wash hands before touching the baby to try and prevent the baby from getting the virus infection.

Yes: Completely normal for mom's immune system to get run down trying to care for and feed an infant while on minimal sleep. Most important, assuming you don't have a fever greater than 100 degrees, is for you to take care of yourself. Drink more fluids than you thought possible to keep up milk supply and get over the cold. Rest as much as possible. If you do have fever or more serious, see a md.

Yes it is fine: Your baby is getting the benefit of the the antibodies you are making against your viral infection. Continue breastfeeding. Avoid taking decongestants and cough suppressants as both can decrease your breast milk supply.

Yes: Absolutely! this is one of the more important times to breast feed, as the antibodies your body is making to fight off the germs are also transmitted to your baby to protect them. Try to get a bit more rest, and really push your fluids, because your milk supply may drop otherwise. Also, be careful with medicine that can 'dry up' your nose - these can dry up your milk as well. Fluid, rest, cuddle!

Breast Feeding: Yes, it is ok to continue breast feeding. Make sure you maintain personal hygiene, hand washing etc. The viruses are shed in nasal and oral secretions, keep your nose clean and dry. Take care of yourself with regards to nutrition and hydration. Acute infection in mother with sickness and high fever may need evaluation of mother by her physician.

Rhinorehea breast: Yes it is perfectly fine to breast feed under those circumstances. You can check with your OB gyn about sudafed for the nose running. You can ask your doctor about atrovent (ipratropium) which will stop the drainage from the nose entirely. Just some thoughts.

Yes: It is not a contraindications for breast feeding and it is advisable to continue breast feeding even with symptoms of cold and runny nose. Just maintain general hygiene practice.