Mia: I have two references about bf during diarrhea, not specifically in
toddlers, but there should be no difference: Khin-Maung-U, et al.
Effect on clinical outcome of breast feeding during acute diarrhoea. BMJ
1985; Vol 290, pp587-9; and Faruque A, et al. Breast feeding and oral
rehydration at home during diarrhoea to prevent dehydration. Arch Dis in
Childhood 1992; Vol 67, pp1027-9.
IMO, this nurse is not concerned about the effects of nursing on this
child's diarrhea. She's simply voicing her dislike of toddler nursing.
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