Is it safe to breastfeed when you have colds and fever? We asked this to my friend’s doctor yesterday as I assisted her in the clinic. You see, my friend just had her baby and she was worried that if she breastfeeds the baby might get the colds. I was surprised to hear that the doctor suggested that she must double her efforts to breastfeed when she is sick. The doctor explained that breast milk contains more than just milk but also antibodies. When the mother is sick, her body produces antibodies to fight the infection. These antibodies will be passed to the baby making her immune to her mother’s colds. As long as you are not taking antibiotics or diet pills, you can breastfeed without worrying. I was amazed to hear that from the doctor. Now I know. ^_^