BFing is one of the best ways to keep your bubba safe because he's getting all the anti-bodies that you're making via the milk to help him fight it off.
I think you're doing all the right things - frequent handwashing, try not to touch him when you don't have too (hard I know, they're so kissable).
Make sure you look after yourself and get lots of liquids. The gastrolyte stuff from the chemists is a good way to keep your salts and blood sugars up. It might be worth popping down to the Dr if you're feeling so rotten so soon after birthing because gastro and recovering from birth is a big load on your body
Hi Control Freak
First keep on breastfeeding. Wash your hands with soap under running water for at least 1 minute after going to the toilet and before touching your baby. Make sure that you are drinking plenty of fluids. The burning is caused by the enzymes in your poo. These enzymes help to break down your food. Normally they do not get down as far as this but when you have diarrhoea they often do and when they do they can break down your flesh. So you need to remove these enzymes by washing your bum and then putting a barrier cream such as zinc cream or a nappy cream, on there. Be very generous with this cream.
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