What to do if you have a cold, cough, or sore throat during breastfeeding

The bodies of breastfeeding mothers are still in the process of recovery, so they are relatively weak. At this time, if they do not take good care of their bodies, they will easily be troubled by some diseases. At this time, the virus will enter the baby's body through breast milk, thus affecting the baby's health. If mothers experience symptoms of cold, cough, or sore throat during breastfeeding, they should not panic. They should consult a doctor about medication to avoid adverse effects of the medication in breast milk on the baby's health.

1. What to do if you have a cold and a sore throat during breastfeeding

Drink more water, and take vitamin C Yinqiao tablets and Banlangen granules. Rock sugar and snow pear are also a good choice. If the above methods don’t work, it’s best to take some medicine containing Chinese herbal ingredients. Because this medicine has few side effects. Breastfeeding mothers should not breastfeed their babies during a cold because the virus will be excreted through breast milk. It is recommended to resume breastfeeding after the cold is healed. If a breastfeeding mother only takes the traditional Chinese medicine Yinqiao Jiedu Capsules, she can still continue breastfeeding. However, if the breastfeeding mother is also taking other western medicines and is worried that her breast milk will affect the baby, she can stop feeding the baby for two days. But you have to express milk at least three times a day during these two days to ensure that you can continue breastfeeding after the cold is cured.

2. How to prevent colds during breastfeeding

1. Rub your hands frequently: There are many meridians and acupoints on human hands. Rubbing your hands frequently can promote blood circulation in the hands, thereby dredging the meridians, enhancing immunity, and improving the ability to fight cold viruses.

2. Keep your feet warm: If your feet are cold, it will reflexively cause the blood vessels in the nasal mucosa to contract, making you susceptible to cold viruses. New mothers should pay attention to keeping their feet warm, and it is best to wear socks at all times.

3. Moisturizing and ventilation: The bedroom temperature of a new mother should be kept at 20℃-24℃, but while paying attention to insulation, you should also pay attention to ventilation. The windows should be opened 2-3 times a day, each time for 20-30 minutes. When the air is dry, you can put a humidifier or a basin of water in the room, which can also help prevent colds. When ventilating the room, the new mother and baby should be temporarily moved to another room to avoid catching a cold due to direct convection wind.

4. Skin cleaning: New mothers sweat a lot, and their clothes and bedding are often soaked with sweat, which makes it easy for bacteria to multiply and grow. Therefore, the new mother's clothes and bedding must be changed and dried frequently. This will not only keep them clean, but also kill germs with the help of ultraviolet rays in the sun.

5. Isolation and disinfection: If someone in the family has a cold, isolation measures should be taken immediately. The room should also be disinfected with vinegar fumigation in time. Use 5-10 ml of vinegar per cubic meter, add water to dilute the vinegar 2-3 times, close the doors and windows, and heat it to allow the vinegar to gradually evaporate in the air. This has the effect of disinfection and disease prevention.

6. The room temperature and humidity are appropriate. Dry air can easily cause people to have dry mouth, nosebleeds, sore throat, etc., which can lead to colds. Keeping the temperature and humidity in your home appropriate can greatly reduce the chances of a new mother catching a cold.