What Can't You Do While Breastfeeding?
You can pass harmful things, like alcohol, drugs and lead, to your baby in breast milk. This can cause serious problems for your baby. Don't smoke, drink alcohol or use harmful drugs when you're breastfeeding.

What mothers should not breastfeed?

Mothers infected with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I or type II should not breast feed their babies. Mothers who are taking illegal drugs like cocaine, PCP, heroin, marijuana etc. are not allowed to breastfeed their babies. This is because these agents can affect the baby and cause serious side effects.

What can I do while breastfeeding?

10 things moms can do while breastfeeding

  • Talk or sing to your baby. Your baby has been listening to your voice for the past few months inside the womb. ...
  • Eat. ...
  • Drink water. ...
  • Bond with the family. ...
  • Catch up with your girlfriends. ...
  • Go social online. ...
  • Read. ...
  • Listen to an audiobook.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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