With flu season upon us there is great concern from both breastfeeding mothers and their families about the safety of breastfeeding while one has the flu.

Rest assured, the flu (or any variation of it) is NOT transferred in breastmilk.

The flu, like many illnesses, is transferred via airborne exposure from someone who is ill, sneezes, or coughs and the germs in the air are inhaled by another person.

Breastfeeding provides antibodies and immunological properties as well as fluid that will may help reduce the symptoms that your little on may have as well as providing important hydration so that your child will not become dehydrated.

If you have other questions that are not covered in the myths that are on my web page ( www.breastfeedingandparentingsolutions.com/) please e-mail me at: patricia@breastfeedingandparentingsolutions.com