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Cough cold in breastfeeding mother
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My baby is 2.5 months old and I have cough n cold since yesterday. Will my cough n cold affect my baby as he is totally dependent on my milk. What medicine should I take ?? Please suggest
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Your cough and cold will not affect your baby. For your treatment please consult a Gynaecologist or General Physician on Practo.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Fr a prescription u need to connect online
Continue breast feeding
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Use mask when you are in close contact of baby .
Consult for prescription please.
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Gynecologist
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Baby will definitely get affected with your respiratory droplets contact but not because of your milk.
Use mask while feeding the baby or taking care of the baby.
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