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How Long Should Breast Feeding Be Avoided For An Infant With Diarrhea?

I have been taking fenugreek supplements this week and lo is fussy gassy and has diarrhea. I will not continue. Do you know when I can bf her again. I ve dumped the supply with fenugreek aND finished the day giving formula only and I am pumping and dumping.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
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Hi,

Breast milk is not contraindicated if you are taking fenugreek. Diarrhea can be due to another reason also. Breastfeeding helps recovering diarrhea in infant faster.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Neha Bavarva,
General & Family Physician
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How Long Should Breast Feeding Be Avoided For An Infant With Diarrhea?

Hi, Breast milk is not contraindicated if you are taking fenugreek. Diarrhea can be due to another reason also. Breastfeeding helps recovering diarrhea in infant faster. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Neha Bavarva, General & Family Physician