How to treat a cold during breastfeeding

However, in daily life, colds can vary in severity. If it is a mild cold, new mothers must know what to do if they catch a cold while breastfeeding. For example, we can cure the disease through lifestyle adjustments and diet control. If a new mother suffers from a severe cold, she must rely on medication to cure it. Let’s take a look at the following knowledge.

What should a breastfeeding mother do if she catches a cold while breastfeeding? If the cold is serious, antibiotics must be used for treatment. However, if such antibiotics still hinder the healthy development of the baby, there is no need to breastfeed for the time being to avoid the delivery of drugs to the baby through breast milk.

A mild cold during breastfeeding, symptoms: only sneezing, runny nose and mild cough. Medication: No medication is required. Dietary arrangements: The diet should be light and easy to digest. It is recommended to eat lotus root powder, milk, porridge, rice soup, fresh vegetables and fruits. Can you breastfeed: You can continue breastfeeding while wearing a mask. Newborn babies have a certain degree of immunity, so there is no need to worry about passing the cold to the baby and not daring to breastfeed. Countermeasures: Do not take medicine, drink more boiled water, eat fruits (eating too much fruit can easily cause cold, and children may also have diarrhea), and get more rest.

A more serious cold during breastfeeding, symptoms: sneezing, runny nose and cough, throat discomfort. Medication: Take some cold and heat-clearing granules, 2 packets each time, twice a day. If you have sore throat, take Isatis Root Granules at the same time, 2 packets each time, 4 times a day, with hot water. Dietary arrangements: The diet should be light and easy to digest. It is recommended to eat lotus root powder, milk, porridge, rice soup, fresh vegetables and fruits. Can you breastfeed: Continue breastfeeding while wearing a mask. Countermeasures: Don’t take medicine, drink more boiled water, eat fruits, and get more rest.

What should I do if I catch a cold while breastfeeding? In fact, the symptoms of mild and severe colds are different, but we must understand that no matter it is a mild cold or a severe cold, we must pay attention to correct treatment to ensure that the disease can be cured. Only when the disease is cured will it not affect the baby's health.