09/05/2026
Your baby is sick. You’re sick. And you might be thinking, “Should I keep breastfeeding?”
YES. If you’re able to, this is actually one of the times your breastmilk is doing something really freaking cool.
When you or your baby are exposed to an illness, your body can make antibodies to help fight that specific bug — and some of those immune factors are passed through your breastmilk.
So if your baby is sick? Keep feeding them.
If YOU are sick? You can generally keep breastfeeding, too.
Your milk doesn’t suddenly become “bad” because you have a cold. In fact, your milk is still providing immune support while your baby is fighting off whatever they picked up.
Your body is constantly responding to what your baby needs. It’s not magic. It’s just really, really cool biology. 🤯
And this is one of the many reasons I don’t want you making feeding decisions based on panic, outdated advice, or a random comment on the internet.
If you want someone in your corner to help you figure out breastfeeding, pumping, supplementation, supply, latch, or what the hell to do when things aren’t going as planned — that’s literally what I do.
📲 Book a lactation support visit with me and let’s figure this out together.