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Would Exposed Milk From Breast Pump Cause Cold In A 12 Week Old?
I noticed today that my breast pump had mold growing in it. I have no ideas how long it has been like this, should I get rid of all the milk i have pumped from this pump? Also my 12 week old has been drink the exposed milk for week and has a stuffy nose. Help!
Wed, 5 Aug 2015
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Avoid using the milk pumped by the concerned breast pump and do not use it any further without proper sterilisation. Any infected milk can cause stomach upset but not stuffy nose. Since breast milk is also rich in antibodies, so most likely your baby will be fine. As for stuffy nose, you may use normal saline nasal drops for relief.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be glad to answer any further questions. You may send me direct questions.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
Avoid using the milk pumped by the concerned breast pump and do not use it any further without proper sterilisation. Any infected milk can cause stomach upset but not stuffy nose. Since breast milk is also rich in antibodies, so most likely your baby will be fine. As for stuffy nose, you may use normal saline nasal drops for relief.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be glad to answer any further questions. You may send me direct questions.
Take care
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