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Myths about Certain Infections
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Maternal/Parental Infections Myths about Certain Infections

Myths

Parents are frequently told to pump and dump or disrupt lactation for various infections. While special considerations are noted for specific infections in the other articles on trashthepumpanddump.org, the following infections typically do not preclude breastfeeding:

  • GI Illnesses
  • Hep B
  • Hep C
  • Influenza
  • Lyme Disease
  • Malaria
  • MRSA
  • RSV
  • SARS-CoV-2 (COVID 19)
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • West Nile
  • Yellow Fever