Diseases That Affect BreastfeedingCurrent as of: November 21, 2017 |
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Diseases That Affect BreastfeedingTopic OverviewMost women with chronic illnesses or infectious diseases can breastfeed.
Other diseases, though, may make breast milk unsafe for the baby. A woman should not breastfeed if she:
A woman also should not breastfeed if her baby has galactosemia . A rare hormonal disorder called Sheehan's syndrome makes a woman unable to produce milk or to produce enough milk to feed her baby. Sheehan's syndrome results from severe bleeding (hemorrhaging) immediately after giving birth. Other Places To Get HelpOrganizationsU.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Women's Health www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth/index.html La Leche League International www.llli.org Related InformationCredits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofNovember 21, 2017
Current as of: November 21, 2017 |
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