My toddler gets a cold whenever I get my period

[@llli*gerryf]

Hi!

I still nurse my almost 17 month old toddler 3 times a day. My period came back 9 months ago. Since then, I've noticed that my toddler systematically gets a cold when I get my period! (Two annoyances at the same time!)

Has anyone else experienced this? Does my milk have less antibodies during my period?

Thanks!

[@llli*mommal]

Welcome to the forum!

Your milk isn't antibody-deficient during your period. I'd chalk this up to a weird coincidence. And remember, your baby didn't pick up the cold during your period- exposure generally predates symptoms by a few days, sometimes as much as a week or two.