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Can I hold and breastfeed my 40 day old newborn when I have fever and cough?
My newborn already has cough, she has been on antibiotics in past 3 days.
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You should give , antibodies from milk will go to the baby,Rich of fighting cells
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Yes you can give by wearing face mask
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Dr. Sushmitha Trivedi
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Yes u can. Use mask, sanitiser. Please stop antibiotics as soon as possible
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Dr. Sakshi Agarwal
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
1.Just wear a mask while feeding.
2.Wash your hands before feeding the baby.
Continue breastfeeding
3. Follow cough hygiene.
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Dr. Akshara Mudigonda
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes breast feeding should not be stopped if mother has cold/ cough/ fever . You can continue to breast feed with proper personal / hand hygeine . Wear a face mask to prevent cross infection
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