Colds and breastfeeding
November 13, 2024 at 5:02 pm,
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Autumn is the time of colds, acute respiratory infections. A lot of people get sick. Including breastfeeding mums. Colds and breastfeeding are compatible, provided that you check medicines for compatibility with breastfeeding. Remember that many medications are compatible with lactation. Breastfeeding is not a reason to endure pain and other unpleasant symptoms of illness.
Here are a few more tips:
- Remember to empty your breasts.
- Drink enough fluids.
- Don't tolerate pain. It reduces milk production. There are painkillers and antipyretics compatible with lactation.
- Warning! Pseudoephedrine reduces milk production. It is used in the treatment of colds, for example, in powders or tablets with other components. Therefore, double-check the composition of medicines.
- Herbal teas and herbal medicines are NOT EQUALLY compatible with lactation. They also should be checked for compatibility with breastfeeding. Not all herbal remedies are research-proven.
- Get as much rest as possible. It's time to call someone for help. Mum's illness is a reason for dad or relatives to take a day off or come home early from work and help out, reducing the strain on mum as much as possible. Ideally, it is a few days for mum to only feed the baby on demand and rest.
- Breast milk will protect your baby from acute respiratory infections, through the antibodies produced in your body, as well as the increase in white blood cells in the milk.
- If your baby gets infected, it will be quicker and easier to cope with an infectious disease if he or she is breastfed.
Consult your doctor and/or pharmacist about taking medicines!
And remember that in case of any uncertainties and questions about breastfeeding, you can always write to me!
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