Mother reveals her breast was green when she got COVID, but insists it’s still safe for her baby
- A mother reveals how the color of her breast milk changed when she was diagnosed with covid
- Milk went from bright white to green – alerting him that something is wrong
- The young mother and her two children then tested positive for the disease.
- It’s safe to breastfeed your babies if infected, say health experts
A mother shows how her milk changes dramatically after coming into contact with her breast milk COVID-19 As health experts suggest, it is safe for infected mothers to breastfeed.
Ashmiri shared two photos showing her breast milk before and after she came down with Covid – pointing to the drastic change in color and the stagnantness of her supply.
She said the change in the color of her milk let her know that something was wrong with her and her babies – shortly after they tested positive for the virus.
‘The color change indicates that my body is making what Ruby needs. Antibodies, extra fat and just pure goodness,’ she wrote alongside the photos.
A mother shows how her breast milk changed dramatically after being exposed to COVID-19 – as health experts say it is safe for infected mothers to breastfeed
He wrote, ‘Breastmilk is so amazing, it’s magical and I’m so grateful to be able to produce it especially now.
Post . was shared by CPR Kids, a child-focused first aid group on Facebook where it quickly became the major discussion point of the day.
Health experts said they were flooded with messages from concerned mothers about whether they could breastfeed their babies if they became ill with the disease.
‘Covid-19 virus has not been found in breastmilk, but it can easily spread between people. Speak to your midwife or GP for advice specific to your situation and choose the one you are comfortable with,’ she wrote alongside the incredible photo of the mother.
Many of the page’s followers appeared to support the woman’s choice to breastfeed.
One woman wrote, ‘The antibodies in breast milk literally protect babies from the very beginning of time.
A mother said she started breastfeeding again after her baby got sick with Covid.
He wrote, ‘When my 15-month-old girl’s Kovid test came positive, I felt that she should be fed as much milk as she wants.
‘Her symptoms were very mild, and I managed to avoid getting sick (double wax). I 100% believe that breastfeeding helped my baby get better and prepare my body to defend itself against the virus,’ she adds.
Ashmiri shared two photos showing her breast milk before and after coming down with covid – pointing to the drastic change in color and the stagnation of her supply
While others pointed out that breastfeeding was far from a ‘magic bullet’.
‘The antibodies are limited to IgA, which doesn’t translate to respiratory protection or immunity in the blood,’ warns one woman, the mother should be really careful.
Others said they would be eager to give their babies unpasteurized milk based on its appearance.
One mother wrote, ‘This looks like a dodgy cocktail.
While others revealed their breast milk to ‘look green’ when they added lots of green vegetables to their diet.
One woman said, ‘I look exactly like this after having a green smoothie.’
Others said they found the change ‘fascinating’.
One woman said, ‘This is so cool what the human body can do.
Officials in Queensland recommend taking extra precautions while breastfeeding if positive with the virus.
Her list of recommendations includes washing hands frequently, disinfecting ‘high touch’ surfaces and wearing a mask while in close contact – including while breastfeeding.
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