Is it safe to breastfeed with inactive tuberculosis?
inactive tuberculosis- i breastfeed my 2 month old child. is it safe or is there a chance she can get it from me?should I get her tested for TB also?
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It should be okay
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I'm not a doctor but, if I were you I would call your family doctor, or the doctor you seen when you had TB, and ask him/her if it would be ok, and also your childs pediatrician.
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Infectious (contagious) tuberculosis: Breastfeeding is safe after the mother has undergone treatment and is no longer contagious. http://www.babycenter.com/expert/baby/babybreastfeed/8840.html Info on safety of tuberculosis meds during breastfeeding: http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/aap-approved-meds.html#Tuberculosis
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