How long can I breastfeed after taking cold medicine during breastfeeding?

If you catch a cold during breastfeeding, if the symptoms are mild, you can drink more water, pay attention to rest, and carry out some dietary therapy to alleviate the symptoms of the cold. If the symptoms are more serious and accompanied by a high fever, the mother should seek medical treatment in time to avoid aggravating the cold symptoms, and stop breastfeeding the baby. It is best not to stay in the same room with the baby to avoid affecting the baby.

How long can I wait before I can breastfeed after taking cold medicine during lactation?

It is recommended to stop exclusive breastfeeding after one to two days. If a woman catches a cold during breastfeeding, we need to wear a mask, change clothes frequently, pay attention to hygiene, and try to avoid contact with the baby. If breastfeeding, we also recommend that you stop feeding the baby one to two days after taking the medicine.

During the period of terminating breastfeeding, some milk from the breasts should be extracted to ensure continued breastfeeding. At this time, the child can use infant formula. If the mother takes medicine during the period of fever and cold, it will generally have a certain impact on the quality of breast milk. Of course, this mainly depends on the properties of the medicine and its concentration in breast milk. Women during breastfeeding often absorb the medicine into the blood circulation after taking it, of which only 1% to 2% of the medicine can be transported into breast milk. This small amount will not have any major adverse effects on the baby.

Can I take medicine for a cold while breastfeeding?

You can take medicine for a cold during breastfeeding, because if the mother catches a cold while breastfeeding, it will easily infect the baby if it is not treated in time, and the baby's cold will develop very quickly, and may even cause bronchitis or even pneumonia in the baby. Therefore, breastfeeding mothers with a cold should be treated promptly. When using medicines, it is best to do so under the guidance of a doctor to avoid using medicines that may have adverse effects on the baby. If you need to use medicines that may be harmful to the baby due to illness, you should temporarily stop breastfeeding.

Does taking cold medicine during breastfeeding affect the baby?

Taking cold medicine during breastfeeding will have a certain impact on the baby. If the cold is a mild disease, it is best not to take medicine, because the medicine will enter the baby's body through breast milk, and the baby's kidneys and liver are still relatively sensitive, and their growth and development are not very sound. Medicines can easily cause harm to the baby's body. Some cold granules can even damage the baby's hearing, so mothers need to be cautious when taking medicine.

How long can I wait before I can breastfeed after taking cold medicine during lactation?

After taking medicine for a cold during breastfeeding, it is best to stop breastfeeding for a period of time. Generally, breastfeeding should be resumed 48 hours after stopping the medicine. During this period, the mother should drink plenty of water to allow the drug components in the body to be excreted as soon as possible.

Note: It is best to choose cold granules with less irritating Chinese herbal ingredients when taking cold medicine during breastfeeding, and try not to choose cold granules with drug ingredients.