Can a mother still breastfeed if she has diarrhea?

A woman with mild diarrhea caused by cold can continue to breastfeed her baby, and it usually does not affect the baby. However, if the diarrhea is more frequent and accompanied by vomiting and other symptoms, the body’s immunity is low, electrolyte disorders, it is not advisable to continue breastfeeding at this time, otherwise it will easily lead to the baby’s gastrointestinal damage will also appear diarrhea symptoms. If you go to a regular hospital for routine stool examination, if the white blood cell and red blood cell values are abnormal, which indicates bacterial infection, the diagnosis of enteritis and other infectious diseases, you need to use antibacterial drugs to treat. It is best to suspend breastfeeding at this time to prevent inflammation and the effects of drugs, and to continue breastfeeding only after the symptoms have improved and the drugs have been stopped, as recommended by the doctor. During breastfeeding, pay attention to diet and hygiene, do not eat cold and irritating things often, and keep warm.