Hello all,
Just wondered does anyone knows what the advice is for breastfeeding if you have coronavirus/been in contact with someone that has?
I know the NHS has stated that pregnant women should be extra careful, but cant seem to find any information on breastfeeding. I know generally its advised to keep breastfeeding when your unwell with flu etc but obviously this new strain is different? Don't want to jinx anything but dont know what to do on the off chance i do end up with it so if anyone has any help or advice that would be great xx
with a little one x
The best thing you can do is keep breastfeeding so your baby is getting all the anti bodies you're producing. Unless you end up on medication that's not advised to breastfeed on, I'd say keep breastfeeding through it. Especially as children aren't having it as badly as adults then passing on antibodies seems a good way to hopefully minimise the illness in them.
Yeah i thought this might be the case, but needed to check. I've discussed it with my OH as we were thinking of weaning off bf as little one is 14 months, but i think considering whats happening im going to continue x
Thanks for the reply x
You've done amazingly to get to 14 months, I'd definitely keep going if you can through this scary time, it's so good for anti bodies and comfort as well best of luck to you xx
Ah thankyou x
Sending good wishes to you and your family x