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About Loreena Walsh
Expertise
Whatever your breastfeeding question, I am happy to help. Worried about supply, engorgement, mastitis, attachment, nipple pain and soreness, whatever the worry you are not alone.
Experience
I have successfully breastfed my 3 children until over 16 months of age. Through this I have experienced cracked blistered nipples, mastitis, attachement problems, weaning, self doubt and plenty of great memories and happiness. I love the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby adn believe that if more support were available for new mother's there would a greater breastfeeding success rate worldwide.
Education/Credentials
I have worked in Maternity during my Bachelor of Nursing and am a strong advocate of breastfeeding, and support for mothers.
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You are here: Experts > Parenting/Family > Pregnancy/Birth > Breastfeeding > Breast Feeding
Expert: Loreena Walsh
Date: 7/16/2008
Subject: Breast Feeding
Question
My wife is suffering from fever. Her temperature is 102. Does it makes any difference to baby feed breast milk to two months child?
Answer
Hi Pawan,
I hope your wife is soon feeling well.
Breast milk is safe for infants in most cases even when a mother is ill.
A mother builds immune response to illness and these antibodies are passed on through her milk to the baby.
As I am not sure of any other symptoms, and am not qualified to diagnose illness of course, all I can really say is that if your wife is suffering a mild illness or a cold or flu for example, it is fine to continue to feed your baby.
What is VERY important is that your wife drinks plenty of water to keep herself hydrated and to be sure her body has enough fluid to keep up the supply of breastmilk.
If your wife continues to feel unwell or it is a more serious condition, it would be best to consult a doctor, but as I said if it is something like a mild flu and she is not taking any medications that are unsafe then continuing to breastfeed should be fine.
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