| QUESTION: | | I wonder if I can go swimming? I am afraid that the chlorine in pool water may contaminate my breastmilk. |
| | ANSWER: | | There is no reason why you can't go swimming. There are no indications that chorine in pool water can contaminate the breastmilk. Do note though that chlorine can be drying to the skin, so if you find your nipples becoming dry and irritated, you could apply a coat of purified lanolin (such as Lansinoh? to your nipples. Many breastfeeding mothers and our babies enjoy swimming. It's certainly an invigorating form of exercise, especially in our hot weather! |
| | Please note that this information is for personal use only and is provided based on the limited information from your email. It is private and confidential and is provided by volunteer counsellors, who are not medical professionals but have breastfed their children. Please do not distribute or disseminate to third parties or alter the information. It is the property of the Breastfeeding Mothers' Support Group (Singapore). If you are in doubt or have any difficulty, please consult a lactation consultant or a health professional with an interest in breastfeeding. |
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