What to do if you have a cold and cough during confinement

Colds are the most common disease. Mothers who have just given birth may catch a cold if they are not careful. Symptoms such as runny nose, headache, general fatigue, etc. may occur. In severe cases, cough may also occur. Because mothers need to breastfeed, they worry about whether it will have any impact on the baby. What is more important is how to treat the baby so as not to affect the baby's health while being able to breastfeed normally. Now I will introduce to you how to treat colds in postpartum women.

For patients with mild colds who only have sneezing, runny nose and mild cough, no medication is needed. They can pay attention to rest and drink plenty of water, and they can often recover without treatment. If the symptoms still do not improve, Chinese patent medicine can be used. If you have a high fever or severe cough, you should go to the hospital for treatment. To reduce fever, you can use a cold compress with a wet towel, 30% to 35% alcohol (or white wine diluted twice with water) to rub the neck and armpits on both sides; you can also use Bupleurum injection. For pregnant women with prolonged high fever or those with colds complicated by bacterial infections, they should go to the internal medicine department of a regular hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner.

Mothers must pay attention to preventing colds, have a balanced diet, strengthen their physical fitness, and keep warm when the weather changes from hot to cold. It is recommended to take appropriate cold medicine and drink plenty of water. You can drink some rock sugar pear water or lily rock sugar water, which can help moisten the lungs and relieve cough. The indoor air should not be too dry as it can easily aggravate cough. Try to avoid using expectorants as this will be detrimental to the discharge of phlegm and recovery of the disease. Be careful to avoid catching a cold again and eat more nutritious food.

If you have a fever, there are quick ways to reduce it, such as: four-stitch acupuncture, cupping, scraping, soaking your feet in moxa leaves, etc. These can quickly dispel the heat.

To sum up, mothers should avoid being too greedy for coolness during the confinement period, and should avoid washing their hair frequently and coming into contact with cold water. If necessary, reduce breastfeeding to prevent infection to the baby and affect the baby's healthy growth. If the condition is serious, you should go to the hospital in time and follow the doctor's advice. In addition, you should pay attention to getting more rest and maintaining a good mood to prevent yourself from having sequelae.