Is it ok to BF when ill??

[chloemegjess]

Hello, I have suddenly (in the last hour) come down with v+D (sorry if TMI). I feel awfull but need to know if it is still OK to BF? Off to bed in a min, I realy hope DD doesn't get it!!

Dh is working untill 11pm tomorrow as well so will be home alone all day and have so much to do!!!

Yes, absolutely fine to - and important to, because you'll be passing on your immunity to the bug to your DD through your milk so she's far less likely to get it.

Hope you feel much better very soon and you have a peaceful night.

Yes, it is ok to continue bf ing. I got that Noro virus last year and spoke to LLL. She said it was fine so I did. I couldn't even drink water though, so sucked ice. My milk kinda dried up a bit, but I kept Dd at the breast often and it came back ok. Hth.

Thanks for that, great to know I can continue.

Peacefull nights sleep? What is that?

I had that really nasty flu in jan. I was worried about Callum getting it while BF, in fact he was the only one who didn't get it.

me too! i got it and ds did not, keep up the bf!!

Do you have lemonade or something in the house. It has a similar effect to the stuff the dr would prescribe you. It just helps you replace what you lost by the bug. HOpe you are better in the morning.

Fine to bf when ill - really good for your baby too

If your baby is young enough and you don't have to go anywhere, would recommend taking them to bed with you and just getting as much rest as poss.

Sympathise - we had the D&V bug about a month ago and it was nasty...

hope you get well soon - try to keep bf just make sure you also maintain your fluid levels b'cos you could get really dehydrated.

Yes its fine, just look after yourself and take it as easy as you can.
Hope someone is around to look after you.