inspiring canadians to live better.

healthing leaf

inspiring canadians to live better.

healthing leaf
get healthing in your inbox with the morning checkup and weekender newsletter!

top of the page

breastfeeding a sick baby

overview

your baby may have signs of a minor illness, such as cold symptoms or mild diarrhea. if so, it's best to keep breastfeeding.

if your baby is too sick to breastfeed, try cup-feeding. with this technique, you feed your baby collected breast milk. take your baby to a doctor if your baby eats very little or not at all.

if your baby isn't very hungry or is in the hospital and can't be breastfed, you can pump or hand express your milk. do this during the times when you normally breastfeed. this will help you maintain your supply of milk.

related information

credits

current as of: july 10, 2023

author: healthwise staff
clinical review board
all healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

this information does not replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise, incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. your use of this information means that you agree to the terms of use. learn how we develop our content.

this information does not replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise, incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. your use of this information means that you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy. to learn more about healthwise, visit healthwise.org. © 1995-2022 healthwise, incorporated. healthwise, healthwise for every health decision, and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise, incorporated.

advertisement