What to do if you have a heat cold during breastfeeding

Heat and cold are not uncommon diseases. They usually manifest as cough, sore throat, and hot face. If you don't pay attention, breastfeeding mothers will suffer from heat and cold. At this time, they still have to breastfeed their babies. Therefore, you should pay attention to the treatment method to deal with it. Generally speaking, if you suffer from heat and cold during breastfeeding, you cannot breastfeed your baby, and it is not suitable to have excessive close contact with the baby. To avoid viral infection.

1. Stop breastfeeding : If a breastfeeding mother suffers from a heat cold, the first thing to do is to stop breastfeeding. We all know that whether the baby is in the womb or after birth, her nutrition intake comes from the mother. If the mother suffers from a heat cold and continues to breastfeed the baby, the baby will also suffer from the same symptoms.

2. Avoid overly close contact with your baby : Patients with heat and cold will have symptoms such as coughing and sneezing during the illness. If you still maintain close contact with your baby at this time, the germs will be transmitted to the baby through the air or your touch. The baby's resistance is very poor, and even a small bacteria will cause illness.

3. Don’t take medicine : The health of the breastfeeding mother affects the health of the baby. Heat and cold are not serious illnesses. They can be cured by resting for two or three days and drinking more boiled water. Don’t rush to take medicine before breastfeeding your baby. The medicinal properties of the medicine will remain in your body and will enter the baby’s body through breast milk.

4. Breastfeeding mothers should try to avoid getting sick during the breastfeeding period, as your body is the food for your baby. Even if you are sick, you should avoid taking medicine. First, taking too many medicines can easily make your body resistant to them. Second, you can easily pass the antibiotics in the medicine to your baby. During illness, you should drink plenty of water, rest, and even do some exercise.