What You Need To Know About Breastfeeding And Swine Flu
With the advent of the Swine Flu, every mother and expectant mom-to-be is probably wondering about breastfeeding their infant if they have (or happen to get) the Swine Flu.
Well wonder no more. Here are some tips regarding swine flu and feeding your baby:
- Take precautions such as washing your hands often in hot water and with soap. Don't cough or sneeze in your baby's face if you are sick with the Swine Flu. Consider wearing a mask when breast feeding.
- Continue breastfeeding your baby even if you are ill or have been exposed to Swine Flu. Babies who are breast fed have more immunities and have a better chance of surviving the illness than those who are formula fed.
- Even if your baby gets Swine Flu or some other bug, continue to breast feed, because the breast milk helps the baby's immune system to stay strong. If you aren't able to breast feed for some reason, consider getting donated breast milk from a certified milk bank.
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