What will happen if I give my baby milk with fever?

Fever is a common disease. It can occur at any age, whether it is an adult, a child or the elderly. Breastfeeding women can also have a fever. Usually, it is not recommended for breastfeeding women to breastfeed when they have a fever. Fever is generally easy to cure with timely treatment, but many women worry that it will affect their babies.

What happens if I breastfeed my baby when I have a fever?

The ingredients of general anti-cold medicines will penetrate into breast milk very little, so they will not affect the baby's body. It should be noted that if the mother has a fever, she should not take medicine indiscriminately by herself, but go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment, and take medicine under the guidance of a doctor.

Can I still breastfeed my baby if I have a fever during breastfeeding?

If a breastfeeding mother catches a cold and has a fever, she can still breastfeed her baby as long as the fever is not persistent and she is not very physically exhausted. Because children have inevitably come into contact with the bacteria carried by their mothers in daily contact and have developed certain antibodies against them, mothers can still breastfeed their babies with confidence for common colds and fevers, but they should pay attention to drinking plenty of water to prevent the milk from concentrating and causing diarrhea in children.

What to do if you have a fever during breastfeeding?

Mothers who are breastfeeding must first understand the cause of the fever and prescribe the right medicine. Usually, fever may be caused by lactation mastitis, puerperal infection, exogenous cold, virus, etc. Different response measures should be chosen for different degrees of fever.

If a breastfeeding mother has a fever over 38.5, for the sake of the baby's and her own health, it is best not to breastfeed the baby to prevent it from being caused by a virus, which would be harmful to the baby. Therefore, it is recommended that mothers with fever go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.

Can I breastfeed if I have a fever during lactation?

You can breastfeed if you have a low fever during breastfeeding, but stop if it exceeds 37.7 degrees Celsius. If it is a low fever, try to take medicine after breastfeeding.

If a doctor in a regular hospital finds out that you are breastfeeding, the medicine he prescribes should be safe for you. You should drink more warm water and you don't have to stop breastfeeding. Don't be afraid even if the fever has not subsided. You can breastfeed your baby when the fever is low, but not when the fever is high.

People with mild cold symptoms do not need special treatment and can heal on their own. If there are more severe symptoms such as cough and fever, medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, antiviral oral liquid, isatis root granules, penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics can be used for treatment. Wear a mask when breastfeeding; breastfeed before taking the medicine, and stop breastfeeding within 4-6 hours after taking the medicine to avoid the peak drug concentration in the blood;

When the baby has a fever and the body temperature is ≥38℃, breastfeeding should be temporarily stopped, and milking should be performed more than 3 times a day to maintain the lactation state of the breasts. Keep the baby's room well ventilated to reduce the concentration of influenza virus in the air; if necessary, let the baby leave the bedroom temporarily, boil 1-2 pounds of vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio, and seal and fumigate the room for 4-6 hours.

If a breastfeeding mother receives medication injections, she should interrupt breastfeeding for a few days.

After delivery, you should strengthen your nutrition and enhance your resistance. Eat more millet and eggs, fish soup, big bone soup, pig's trotter soup and other milk-producing foods, which are good for your body and the baby. Mothers should avoid getting angry and getting irritated, as these may lead to illness, so they should stay in a good mood.