Can a breastfeeding mother breastfeed if she has a cold?

When a breastfeeding mother catches a cold, it is the most worrying and headache for parents. The mother is worried that breastfeeding during the period of cold will infect the baby with the virus, and she is also worried that not breastfeeding will affect the baby's health. She doesn't know what to do for a while. So, can a mother breastfeed if she has a cold and fever?

1. Mothers must see a doctor immediately during the period of fever and cold. For the medicines prescribed by the doctor, if breastfeeding is definitely not allowed, then there is no need to breastfeed. If only common cold granules are taken, the medicine content in the lotion is very low, and the baby also has a certain resistance. Therefore, if the medicine has no obvious side effects or the intake is not large, there is no need to stop breastfeeding.

2. If you really need to take cold medicine during breastfeeding, please take it immediately after breastfeeding your baby and delay the next breastfeeding time. During this time, you can give your child some other food to reduce the impact of the medicine on the baby. If the baby really cannot get exclusive breastfeeding during the mother's cold period, the mother can use infant formula instead of breast milk to feed the baby, so that the baby can get enough nutrition.

3. For breastfeeding mothers with poor physical fitness, it is particularly important to get adequate nutrition and sufficient rest in the early stages, so as to ensure good resistance and there is no need to worry about viruses invading the body. Ensuring the health of your child is also the greatest concern and love for your baby.

If you catch a cold while breastfeeding, your baby can still drink milk. First of all, we must do a good job of preventing infection. Mothers should wear masks when breastfeeding their children to avoid transmitting influenza viruses to children through breathing. You can also take Chinese herbal cold granules under the guidance of a doctor, such as Xiao Chaihu Granules, Isatis Root Granules, etc. If you have a cold, you can drink ginger soup and brown sugar water to sweat and get better quickly.