Expert: ruth kraft - 9/22/2009

Question
Hi,i gave birth to my baby 9 days ago. i am feeling pain in my left breast and also feeling feverish and having bodyache. I believe it is because of the fact that last evening the baby took feed from the right breast only. Can i feed my baby from my left breast when i am in this condition?

Answer
yes you can feed the baby and when you are sick it is actually better to nurse than to stop. However, you should have your doctor check to find out why you are sick in case you need antibiotics. there are many that are available that are ok with nursing. so have them prescribe one of those.

good luck and feel better.