Chapter 14. Illness, Medication and Vaccine
- Only minimal amount of general medicine taken by mothers are detected in breastmilk. This will not harmful to your baby.
- However, you should consult your family doctor before taking any medicine and inform him/her that you are breastfeeding
Please consult your family doctor for regarding any issues related to medicines.
- Yes. Antibodies developed in the mother’s body after vaccination can be shared with babies through breastmilk.
- Apart from vaccination, other ways to prevent influenza include:
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- Frequently washing your hands
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Social distancing with influenza patients
- If you feel unwell, stay home and put on a face mask to reduce transmission.
You can breastfeed even with eczema, unless you need to apply steroid cream to the nipple area.
Eczema will not be transmitted to the baby through breastmilk. Breastmilk is the best hypoallergenic food. To prevent the baby's eczema from worsening, continue breastfeeding and seek medical advice. Additionally, if there is a family history of allergies, consult a doctor to identify potential triggers and adjust your intake accordingly, rather than blindly avoiding certain food on your own.