Breastfeeding with food poisoning

Hi there leageorge

How are you feeling now?

If mom has food poisoning, breastfeeding should continue. As long as the symptoms are confined to the gastrointestinal tract (vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps), breastfeeding should continue without interruption as there is no risk to the baby. This is the case with most occurences of food poisoning. If the food poisoning progresses to septicemia, meaning the bacteria has passed into mom’s bloodstream (mom would most likely be hospitalized).

The doctor just needs to prescribe medication that is compatible with breastfeeding.

Hi there, mmmmm not sure that's a great idea, but it might do no harm, I would ask a doctor that's treating you for food poisoning, or phone your gynae

Hi,

Is it safe to breastfeed while I suffer with food poisoning?