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Posted On : 19 Jul 2007

If 7 months baby's mother is having TB then can she breastfeed the baby?

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Answer Discussion :

pediatriconcall

Breast feeding is not contraindicated when the mother is taking standard anti-tuberculous medication. If mother has open kochs then expressed breast milk will be required.

17 years ago

nikhil agrawal

yes, and ensure the BCG status and give chemoprophylaxis with isoniazid

17 years ago

Geeta

yes

17 years ago

taha

yes if she is on treatment and the baby is vaccinated after the mantoux and bcg.

17 years ago

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