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urgent question!!

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AnnVan · 19/02/2009 20:57

HI, I had fish for lunch today, and it seems to have disagreed with me. Being sick etc. Is it ok to bf DS, or should I give him some expressed milk?

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elmoandella · 19/02/2009 21:12

fine to bf as long as you dont puke on him?

tiktok · 19/02/2009 21:14

AnnVan - it is really important to bf your baby...you can't be sure it was the fish that gave you a bug but some other source such as something airborne, and if you don't bf you will have lost the chance to pass on antibodies to the bug.

Breastmilk passes on antibodies, not the pathogens they are created to fight

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AnnVan · 19/02/2009 21:16

thanks tiktok

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onepieceofbrusselssprout · 19/02/2009 21:18

On a practical note try and rest and have your ds brought to you in bed for feeding if you are feeling rough. Do you have a dp who can bring the baby to you?

I have had a couple of tummy "bugs" whilst bf dd2 and she has caught neither of them, I know that is no guarantee but as tiktok says you will be passing on the antibodies.

elmoandella · 19/02/2009 21:20

and plenty of extra water incase you're a bit dehydrated.

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AnnVan · 19/02/2009 23:10

Thanks ladies! Yes - DP trying to get DS to sleep right now.

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