i have taken chciken pox vaccination in 2004. i have got only very few boils. what is my baby's chance of getting the disease? will he have my vaccine protection?
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i am breast feeding my 10 weeks old baby., now i am having chicken pox. is it safe to breast feed my baby.?
June 23rd, 2008 · 19 Comments
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1 Buns // Jun 23, 2008
I would ask your doctor. Few boils is still very dangerous. For adult chicken pox can be fatal.
2 j.banks19 // Jun 23, 2008
only if you rub your baby all over your chicken pox first
3 dueinoctwith#3 // Jun 23, 2008
Wasn't aware they would even give an adult the vaccine. Anyways whenever you have an active case of chicken pox you shouldn't be around your baby because yes the baby can get it. The vaccine isn't passed through you and they will be more likely to get it until they get the shot at 12 months old and even then they can still get a more mild case of it.
4 Steph // Jun 23, 2008
Chicken pox is highly contagious, you shouldn't even touch your baby
5 Marva S // Jun 23, 2008
you need to find a doctor as soon as possible
6 Mark T // Jun 23, 2008
I would NOT think that it would be safe, but I definitely think you should talk to your doctor about it.
7 LuthienTinuviel // Jun 23, 2008
Heck, chicken pox is so contagious that the milk is a moot point. If you're even holding the child, he or she could get it. I would get somebody else to take care of the baby unless you are not in the contagious stage anymore. Your 10-week old still has really bad immunity, and chicken pox can be fatal to a baby that young.
8 RoseBudd1981 // Jun 23, 2008
Go to the doctor asap and ask them.
9 Emmanuel M // Jun 23, 2008
It is more likely that your baby is taking the resistance and immunity from your breast feeding,but you can check this by seeing your doctor
10 michelle p // Jun 23, 2008
No, consult your doctor.
11 No Longer Dizzy // Jun 23, 2008
Chicken pox is so very infectious that your baby has as much chance of getting it from you as from your breastmilk, I would say. But I've never heard of a young baby getting chicken pox. I would guess that it would be O.K. but ask your doctor.
12 KD // Jun 23, 2008
If you are already immune to the disease then the baby cannot catch it. But if you are not immune than most likely the baby will catch the disease. The antibodies in your breastmilk will help the baby fight the infection. so to answer your question, if you are having signs of chicken pox then they can be passed to your child through breast feeding.
13 Stormy Sapphire // Jun 23, 2008
Chicken pox is generally contagious a day or two before any spots become visible, so chances are highly likely that your baby has already been exposed. Any type of illness is usually more dangerous for very young infants, as their immune systems are not fully developed, so I would definitely seek the advice of a medical doctor, but considering the benefits of breastfeeding and the fact that your baby has probably already been exposed to the virus, I would probably continue breastfeeding. In addition, your body will produce antibodies to the virus, which will be passed on to your baby through your breast milk. If you stop breastfeeding now, your baby will not benefit from the antibodies present in your breastmilk and will probably contract the illness anyway, as he has already been exposed. This is my best advice, but I am not a doctor, so I would still recommend that you at least call your baby's pediatrician to ask for his or her professional advice.
14 luna_moon // Jun 23, 2008
breast feeding gives off your antibody's for the 1st 6 months of your babys life…. and no the pox cant be spreed to the babe by breast feeding..AND if you have gotten the vaccine you prob don't have the pox maybe shingles or you just have body ache or you have hives
15 Sandman44 // Jun 23, 2008
No it is not safe to breast feed your baby. Get to the Doctor right away.
It is strange that you have chicken pox if you were vaccinated for it. Maybe you are thinking of a German measles vaccine?
In any case, get some help with your baby as it is not advisable or safe to be near him/her while you are contagious.
Get some formula in the meantime. Ask your doctor what they recommend. (Symalac, or whatever).
Hope this helps!
16 Rosie_0801 // Jun 23, 2008
Check with your doctor, of course, but I would think your milk would be providing immunity. Stopping feeding and shipping your baby off to someone else is probably going to cause more trouble for everyone. Are you sure it's chicken pox?
17 danni_elle // Jun 23, 2008
Speak to your doctor.. But even if you don't breastfeed your still highly contagious by being around your little one……
Not sure about breastfeeding though..
Good Luck!!!
18 mummi06 // Jun 23, 2008
I would definately take this one to my doc…. not worth guessing about!
19 djembemum // Jun 23, 2008
It is safe to breastfeed. It's important to continue for the sake of your baby's health.