Can I breastfeed my baby if I have a cold?

Whether or not you can breastfeed your baby with a cold depends on the cause and severity of the cold. Generally, the symptoms of common cold are relatively mild, such as mild nasal congestion, runny nose and cough, so it is possible to breastfeed your baby. Breast milk itself is rich in immunoglobulins and natural antibacterial factors, which are very beneficial to improve the baby’s resistance. If the symptoms of flu are more serious, such as high fever, depression, weakness, general aches and pains, or even if the pathogen is influenza virus infection, you should not breastfeed your baby for the time being to avoid infecting your baby due to close contact with your baby. You should go to the hospital in time for treatment. For flu virus-induced colds, you can take oseltamivir capsules early for symptomatic treatment. After the cold has completely recovered, you can continue breastfeeding again.