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Rash & Breastfeeding

2 posts on this thread and the last post was on July 18th, 2008 10:21 AM
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Precious - July 17th, 2008 10:28 PM
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i had my child a week ago and now ive develop a rash all over my thighs and arms.. some say it might be a reaction to all th medication i had at the hospital.. i still havent checked in with my doctor but i was just wondering if any one knows if a rash can affect breast feeding???


E586467 - July 18th, 2008 1:36 AM

If it is a contagious rash caused from something other than an allergic reaction, your baby will be exposed anyway & is likely to get it whether you are breastfeeding or not, at least if s/he is breastfed s/he will be more likely to get over it quicker as s/he is getting your immunities through the breastmilk . I would definitely ring your doctor just in case (for your sake) but breastmilk is a wonderful thing & I honestly don't think breastfeeding will hurt your baby anymore so then if you were just holding her/him. (sorry for all the s/he's, you didn't mention what you had).

wv_red - July 18th, 2008 10:21 AM

Hey precious, I got the same thing when dd was born 6 weeks ago and still have it.... I use cotozone,sp*, but the rash on my inside theigh/ knee area has gone away but still have it on my hips and elbows... I dont know what caused it but I know I itch constantly! My dd has not got it nor my hubby so I think it is just hormone related.... fun fun. l your doc know, I am calling mine today.