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Illness and breastfeeding
For the second time this fortnight I am battling a revolting stomach bug which is going round. Sickness, diarrhea, you name it - yuck. Luckily so far my LO (5.5 months) hasn't caught it but I am worried about the effect on my milk supply as I am exclusively bfing him. I really can't bring myself to eat much, and trying to keep up the fluids, but it's hard when you're so sick! Anyone had this and can reassure me that a couple of days of not eating properly won't affect my milk long term? I would be so upset if I had to stop.
Thanks x
Thanks x
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I hope you feel better soon, sorry I can't help much, Jak's younger than your lo so you've been feeding longer than me - I'm never sure I actually qualify to give any bfing advice!!!
Em x x x
I don't recall illness having that much affect last time with ds1 as long as I was drinking fluids.
As for your lo catching it,well if they do it will be a milder version of what u have due to the fact that even before you knew you were ill u have started to pass antibodies into he/she and whilst ill you will continue so lo will have somewhat of a blueprint against the illness, bf is amazing and so long as you continue on demand your supply will not suffer.
drink plenty and when u can eat mild foods like apples,bananas,boiled rice porridge and toast all very gentle on the tum and great for your milk x