Can you breastfeed with hepatitis c?
A recent test confirmed I have Hepatitis C. My baby is due in a few months, and I've been planning to breastfeed. Will I be able to breastfeed my baby safely even with Hepatitis C?
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3 months ago
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Generally speaking, the Hepatitis C virus doesn't spread through breast milk, so breastfeeding is considered safe. However, if your nipples are cracked, bleeding, or damaged, you must stop nursing temporarily and pump and discard the milk. Once they heal completely, you can resume breastfeeding safely.
3 months ago
While medical guidelines say it's mostly safe, you shouldn't take any chances with a newborn. Please consult both your gastroenterologist and pediatrician before you start breastfeeding. They will run the necessary tests and give you the safest path forward.
3 months ago
I breastfed my baby while having Hep C and everything went fine because I was extremely careful. My doctor advised me to keep my nipples moisturized with medical-grade lanolin to prevent cracking. If I ever saw even a tiny speck of blood, I immediately switched to formula until it healed.
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Consult a internal medicine specialist
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3 months ago
Don't take liver issues lightly or try to manage things based on online reading. I delayed getting tested for my symptoms and it caused a lot of complications later. Get your viral load checked and let your specialist tell you if breastfeeding is safe for your specific case.
3 months ago
Haan, you can breastfeed, but check closely for any cuts or bleeding on the skin, okay? Milk se virus nahi failta, but blood contact can be risky for the baby. Just talk to your doc once and make sure your nipples are completely healed, na.