Can you breastfeed if you have diarrhea?

Breastfeeding can be done if the baby has diarrhea, but is not recommended if the mother has diarrhea. If the baby has diarrhea, dehydration should be actively treated to prevent further aggravation of the disease, and breastfeeding can be continued. If the baby is breastfed, due to diarrhea lost water and nutrients, can continue to breastfeeding, artificial feeding of babies, it is not recommended to stop breastfeeding, to ensure that the baby has enough water and nutritional intake. If the mother has diarrhea, it is recommended not to breastfeed, the common cause of diarrhea is acute gastroenteritis, mainly related to bacterial infection, the toxins produced will be present in the milk and excreted through the milk, such as babies drink milk containing toxins may cause impact on the baby’s health. If diarrhea occurs, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions to avoid further aggravation of the condition.