https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:15:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-food-poisoning#post-478696 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:10:30 +0000 MamaMoose 478696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac: yuck... Hopefully my issues will be short lived! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-food-poisoning#post-478690 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:09:37 +0000 MamaMoose 478690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-food-poisoning#post-478682 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:05:41 +0000 Bao 478682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't think so, since it is in your bloodstream and can't pass on to the baby. I hope you feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-food-poisoning#post-478654 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:55:09 +0000 MamaMoose 478654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: I was thinking it wouldn't be a risk since its not typically in your bloodstream. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-food-poisoning#post-478647 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:52:43 +0000 Alivoo01 478647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no!! I hope you don't have food poisoning!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-food-poisoning#post-478639 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:49:50 +0000 sarac 478639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. But it ain't fun, I can tell you from experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-food-poisoning#post-478638 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:49:33 +0000 runsyellowlites 478638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's what kellymom says in regards to food poisoning &amp; bf'ing:</p> <p>"If mom has food poisoning, breastfeeding should continue. As long as the symptoms are confined to the gastrointestinal tract (vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps), breastfeeding should continue without interruption as there is no risk to the baby. This is the case with most occurences of food poisoning. If the food poisoning progresses to septicemia, meaning the bacteria has passed into mom’s bloodstream (mom would most likely be hospitalized), see this guidance from Dr. Ruth Lawrence:</p> <p> “Maternal infections of the genitourinary or gastrointestinal tract do not pose a risk to infants except in the rare circumstances when septicemia occurs and bacteria might reach the milk. Even in this event, continued breastfeeding while the mother receives appropriate antibiotic therapy that is compatible with breastfeeding is the safest course for the infant. If the infecting organism is especially virulent or contagious (e.g., an invasive group A streptococcal infection causing severe disease in the mother), breastfeeding should continue after a temporary suspension during the first 24 hours of maternal therapy. Prophylactic or empiric therapy for the infant, against the same organism, may be indicated.” [source: Lawrence RM &amp; Lawrence RA. Given the Benefits of Breastfeeding, what Contraindications Exist?<br /> Pediatric Clinics of North America 2001 (February);48(1): 235-51.]"</p> <p><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/illness-surgery/mom-illness/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/illness-surgery/mom-illness/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-food-poisoning#post-478626 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:45:46 +0000 MamaMoose 478626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My tummy has been upset today and while I think it's just my IBS acting up it made me wonder... Is there any risk to breastfeeding your baby if you get food poisoning? </p>