There is no point in separating mother and child if one of them is infected with the flu virus and pregnant women are no longer at risk of contracting the flu.
NATURAL ANTIBODIES IN BREAST FOOD
There is no point in separating mother and child if one of them has the flu virus is infected, according to the Dutch Association of Lactation Experts (NVL). After all, both have already been exposed to the virus before the flu symptoms became visible. Transmission of influenza viruses through breast milk has never been demonstrated.
As soon as the mother comes into contact with the virus, she even makes - just like with all other infections - extra antibodies that the infant through the breast milk ingested in high concentrations. Even if she takes antiviral drugs, the mother can continue breast-feeding without any objection. The NVL also recommends common hygiene measures, such as regular hand washing and not allowing adults to put a pacifier in their mouth. See also:www.nvlborstvoeding.nl.
Pregnant
Pregnant women are not more likely to get the flu. Abroad, however, there is increasing evidence that pregnant women have a more severe course of the H1N1 flu virus have complications, such as pneumonia. In case of flu symptoms, it is recommended to contact the GP immediately by telephone † At the first symptoms of the flu, starting with virus inhibitors can be considered.
England has switched to Relenza for pregnant women † Unlike Tamiflu ., this drug is , is not absorbed into the blood and therefore has less consequences for the unborn child. Both drugs have never been used on pregnant women tested. That is why doctors are reluctant to prescribe these drugs to pregnant women. In the Netherlands, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment will shortly come up with a special guideline.
