https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:21:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-when-you-are-sick#post-124086 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:59:44 +0000 autumnlove 124086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been sick for over a week and breastfeeding but today I feel especially crappy! My husband has the day off and LO is skipping daycare today and he wants me to just pump and sleep. Hmm...she probably won't wake up for a bit so I can decide! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-when-you-are-sick#post-124078 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:56:57 +0000 Downward Dog 124078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's actually good to keep breast feeding if you have a cold because your breast milk will contain immunities that help the baby from getting the same cold. As your body fights it off, your milk will have more white blood cells than usual. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-when-you-are-sick#post-124076 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:56:32 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 124076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely keep breastfeeding. Even if you need medication there are lots that are safe because the amount that enters your milk supply is tiny. (You can check the book by Dr. Thomas Hale). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-when-you-are-sick#post-124067 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:53:25 +0000 Arden 124067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would keep breastfeeding, personally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-when-you-are-sick#post-124049 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:44:53 +0000 Maysprout 124049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd at least keep pumping, otherwise your at risk for clogs and mastitis if you just stop the normal schedule. If you're not taking any medication then LO is fine to still drink breastmilk even if mommas sick. Some medications are fine to take while breastfeeding, when I needed to go on an antibiotic they just made sure it was compatible with breastfeeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-when-you-are-sick#post-123982 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:20:23 +0000 chopsuey 123982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: I've been sick twice since I had my LO. I kept breastfeeding both times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-when-you-are-sick#post-123958 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:16:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 123958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have in the past. I had a really bad stomach bug for about 48 hours and nursed her. I would lay in bed and my husband would bring her in to eat every two hours and come get her when she was done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-when-you-are-sick#post-123855 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:09:31 +0000 Andrea 123855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They do say to keep on going....not unless you are taking some kind of medication that shouldn't be passed on. Also, I have heard that decongestants and maybe some other medications can dry up your supply, just an fyi! Hope you feel better soon!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-when-you-are-sick#post-123841 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:22:37 +0000 tequiero21 123841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haven't been there yet but I'd continue breast feeding. They say to keep going even if you're sick... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-when-you-are-sick#post-123839 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:07:32 +0000 autumnlove 123839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you breastfeed when you are sick? Or do you use pumped milk or formula during this time? </p>