Do you give your baby breast milk if your sick?

Answer 1

It could be lactose intolerance. But for me I feel bad after eating a bowl of ceral then drinking the milk. I have to do this fairly quickly those times. So that is my problem. If you feel sick when you drink milk you should consult a doctor.

Answer 2

It would not make the infection worse but it might make you feel a little worse. It has been long reported by cold sufferers that when they drank milk it seemed to increase their production of mucus and make them feel more stuffy and congested.

A Mayo Clinic report backs this with the following information:

Phlegm is the thick, sticky mucus that drips down the back of your throat when you have a cold. Although drinking milk may make phlegm thicker and more irritating to your throat than it would normally be, milk doesn't cause your body to make more phlegm. In fact, frozen dairy products can soothe a sore throat and provide calories when you otherwise may not eat.

Many people suggest dairy is fine, but you might want to increase your clear liquid intake along with it so the thickness of the mucus is not as noticeable.

Another reason not to drink milk before bed is that it is a contributor to development of dental cavities when left coating your teeth and mouth overnight.

Answer 3

As long as you are no taking any medication that may be harmful to your baby (ask your doctor or pharmacist) you should continue to breastfeed if you are sick. Your baby will see the benefit of this because you will pass on precious antibodies to your child as your body fights your illness, which gives your child a much better chance of fighting off the illness themselves should they contract it.

Answer 4

well you should try to stay away from milk because it is already hard to digest and if you have a cold or something it will make it harder to breath out your mouth, so it healthier to drink orange juice or something else other than milk when you are sick

Answer 5

An Australian study was actually done in volunteers to address this question. It showed that people drinking lots of milk had no more nasal mucus than those not drinking milk.

Answer 6

Well, while it wouldn't hurt, it's best to get plenty of vitamins while you are sick. Try to substitute soda with juice.

Answer 7

i heard it's not recommended, especially if it's warm or hot milk. But, ice cream is a better solution.