Tdap Vaccine

The Tdap vaccine is strongly recommended for breastfeeding mothers, especially if not received during pregnancy. It protects against whooping cough (pertussis), which can be life-threatening for newborns. Pertussis antibodies do pass into breast milk. If you didn't receive Tdap during pregnancy, getting it now is one of the most important things you can do to protect your newborn.

Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.