Breastfeeding A Sick Baby

Your breastfed baby sick? The best medicine you can give baby right now is breast milk. Breast Milk Will:

(1) Breast milk will create a protective lining on baby's stomach and heal the body faster, it contains antibodies that will help fight the infection or virus faster.
(2) Breast milk is easily digested, which is great, especially if baby has trouble keeping anything down. The easy digestion will also help to prevent tummy cramps (colic symptoms), which can make baby feel even more miserable. Nutrients and vitamins are therefore also digested faster.
(3) Breastfeeding is calming for baby. Everyone needs a little comfort when feeling sick. The oxytocin which is released while breastfeeding will help calm baby and give an overall feeling of well-being.
(4) Breast milk will hydrate baby, there is no need for other liquids, unless advised so by your "breastfeeding friendly" doctor.

A guide to go by:
(1) Nurse baby as often as possible and allow baby to comfort feed.