I am having chicken pox, feeding 7months baby girl. Is it safe to feed my baby with chicken pox?

1 Answer

POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years ago

A. Mothers who contract chickenpox can breastfeed as normal. Any vesicles on the breast should be covered to minimise the risk of transmission from virus within vesicles.

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