Visiting a newborn when you have a cold/flu

[Barb Glare]

If it's any help it would be extremely unlikely that a breastfed newborn would get a cold or flu. they will have immunity from you and through your milk when you are feeding. Your body will make antibodies to the germs you are in contact with

[Traveller]

I wouldn't take ecinacea just yet but once bub is out it should be safe

[LuluHB]

Thanks Barb. That's reassuring to know.

Trav - thanks lovely. I think we'll all bathe in it once this bub is born!

[ladybirdflies]

all that yummy colostrum should help bubs stay clear of anything. And just make sure you are getting rest, eating and drinking well, to keep the bugs at bay. When my winter bub was born her sisters and father (a school teacher) were exposed to many bugs had them but never passed them on. Handwashing is a great idea and not breathing all over bub (easier said then done)
A note on echinacea, I have been told not to use this whilst breastfeeding or pregnant. I would get advice off a trusted naturopath on that before you consider taking it. Many health food stores and pharmacy's will sell anything over the counter without really knowing much about the product.


Goodluck with your little bundle... I love having three girls!

[Eenee]

Probably why your baby is late it's waiting for you to all be better

Not sure what my babies excuse is lol

[Miss E]

Hun, I would try not to stress too much about it. My DS1 came in to visit us on day 2. The minute I cuddled him I could tell he had a fever. So I sent him and DH straight off to see the GP. Turned out he had tonsilitis (super infectious). I was devastated. I spoke to both my OB and the Paed and they both said that I should still have him come visit despite being sick. Their take on the situation was that we were already in the germiest possible place - a hospital and operating theatre. Also, because I was breastfeeding they felt that the colostrum should provide him with added protection. Obviously we took precautions, hand sanitiser and no kisses, but DS2 didn't catch anything. HTH

[LuluHB]

Probably why your baby is late it's waiting for you to all be better

Not sure what my babies excuse is lol

Keeping mine company?!?!? Or maybe your baby wants "the title" for the latest of May bubs? Either way, I wish they'd both hurry up ;-)

Thanks Miss E.

[sangie]

I figure hospitals are full of germs anyway hun so I wouldn't stress too much. Definitely get the girls and anyone else to wash hands and use hand sanitiser etc. Apart from that there isn't much else you can do?!

I wish she'd hurry up too lol! Busting for her to arrive!