"If I have a cold will my baby catch it from my breastmilk?"

A baby that is breastfed is less likely to catch a cold or other illness from its mother than one that is formula fed. When you have a cold your body starts to build up antibodies. Through the breastmilk the antibodies will help your baby fight off the illness. If your baby does get your cold, breastfeeding may help keep the symptoms from being as severe. Good hygiene, including regular handwashing, is essential to help prevent the spead of the illness regardless of how you feed your baby.