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Should I Continue Breastfeeding After Being Diagnosed With Typhoid?
hello, i have a six month old baby who breastfeeds only at night.
i've been diagnosed with typhoid, should i continue breastfeeding her or not.
the doctor said its ok, but am still not comfortable, will my baby get infected too?
She does solid food and bottle feeds during the day.
i've been diagnosed with typhoid, should i continue breastfeeding her or not.
the doctor said its ok, but am still not comfortable, will my baby get infected too?
She does solid food and bottle feeds during the day.
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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See typhoid spreads by feco-oral route . It means the infected persons excretes bacteria in their motions and if that contaminates the water or food and if that contaminated water or food is eaten by normal person he shall get infected .
So by breastfeeding you will not be transmitting typhoid to your baby . Just take precaution that you wash your hands thoroughly after you go to bathroom and before you feed your baby .
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See typhoid spreads by feco-oral route . It means the infected persons excretes bacteria in their motions and if that contaminates the water or food and if that contaminated water or food is eaten by normal person he shall get infected .
So by breastfeeding you will not be transmitting typhoid to your baby . Just take precaution that you wash your hands thoroughly after you go to bathroom and before you feed your baby .
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