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Food Poisoning While Breastfeeding: How to Handle It?

Risks to Breastfeeding Mothers

Even though food poisoning is definitely not a comfortable experience, most people tend to recover quickly after a few days. Nevertheless, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems tend to need more time and even need medical attention in more severe cases. It is important to note that even moderate cases could lead to dehydration due to diarrhea. Therefore, you should drink a lot of fluids to stay hydrated. This is especially important for breastfeeding mothers. If you notice a decrease in the milk supply, this effect may be temporary. Taking in more fluids and breastfeeding more frequently can help resolve this problem. [3]