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I just found out today that i have chlamydia, but i breastfeed. is it possible that my child could have it to?

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Dr. Raj Syal answered

No: Breast feeding does not transmit chlamydia.

Answered 5/24/2012

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Not from the milk: If the kid was born while you had chlamydia it could acquire the germ as a nasty eye infection or pneumonia. It would likely have been picked up & treated before that happened. Beyond that exposure your baby has little to worry about.

Answered 7/27/2017

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