Can I have my wisdom teeth removed while breastfeeding?

The mother works very hard to carry the baby for ten months and give birth to the baby, but she cannot relax easily afterwards. In fact, the biggest test has just begun. The medical care of the baby after giving birth is closely related to the care of the mother. Some mothers are in great pain after giving birth to wisdom teeth, and they can't eat or drink and can't take good care of the baby. Many mothers want to have their teeth extracted during breastfeeding, but they don’t know if it is okay to have their teeth extracted during breastfeeding?

Is it okay to have a tooth extracted while breastfeeding?

Extracting teeth during breastfeeding is actually the same as extracting teeth. The mother is also in a special stage during breastfeeding, especially when the baby is still in the childhood stage. The baby's nutrition is all replenished by the delivery of mother's milk. The baby's healthy growth and development cannot be separated from the mother's cooperation. If the mother has her teeth removed during breastfeeding, her milk will undoubtedly be affected to a certain extent, and the mother's body may also undergo some changes.

However, if the baby is still in the childhood stage, and the mother happens to be in the first delivery period, it is generally not recommended to extract the teeth, because the baby's resistance is still very weak at this stage, and all organs and nervous systems are in puberty development. It is a very important time, and the mother's behavior is directly related to the baby. On the other hand, when a pregnant mother gives birth, the body still needs a certain period of recovery, so this is also a time that needs attention.

When pregnant women give birth, some organs of the body suffer varying degrees of damage, and due to excessive blood loss, the body is relatively weak. Coupled with the need to feed at night during breastfeeding and the baby's fussing, the mother's immunity is relatively reduced compared to before, making her susceptible to some diseases and bacteria.

What are the harms of tooth extraction during breastfeeding?

The biggest concern about tooth extraction during breastfeeding is actually cross infection, so when mothers choose a hospital, they must make sure it meets national standards and the hygiene conditions must be up to standard. Otherwise, if an infection occurs, and during breastfeeding, the infected bacteria may also be transmitted to the baby, then the adverse effects will be unpredictable. Therefore, although hygiene is very important, mothers should not ignore this point because of convenience and other factors.

If the mother is really very uncomfortable during breastfeeding and must have a tooth extraction, she must go to a reliable hospital for medical treatment, and must tell the doctor that she is breastfeeding and let the doctor tell her not to take these medicines. Follow the doctor's advice. After all, once the mother is infected with bacteria, it will definitely harm her baby who is still breastfeeding.