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Is it safe to breastfeed two weeks after chicken pox?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

It has been 16 days since my sister was diagnosed with chickenpox. All the scabs have vanished. She had temporarily stopped breastfeeding her six-month-old baby. Can she start feeding the baby again?

Answered by Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman is a General Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. He can manage lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. He can provide preventive healthcare, health screenings, and immunizations. He can provide patient counseling on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. He can provide interpretation of diagnostic tests and laboratory reports. He help to manage respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular diseases.  

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Yes, she can start feeding her baby again, as she no longer carries the infection.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Lekshmipriya. B
Published At September 9, 2017
Reviewed At February 20, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman is a General Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. He can manage lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. He can provide preventive healthcare, health screenings, and immunizations. He can provide patient counseling on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. He can provide interpretation of diagnostic tests and laboratory reports. He help to manage respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular diseases.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Lekshmipriya B is an experienced Dentist with strong clinical expertise in providing comprehensive dental care. She is skilled in diagnosing and treating various oral health problems while ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction. Her areas of expertise include restorative and preventive dentistry, cosmetic dental procedures, and management of gum and tooth-related conditions to promote long-term oral health and hygiene.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman is a General Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. He can manage lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. He can provide preventive healthcare, health screenings, and immunizations. He can provide patient counseling on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. He can provide interpretation of diagnostic tests and laboratory reports. He help to manage respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular diseases.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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