Good time of the day, dear readers, Lena Zhabinskaya is with you. Modern mothers are very responsible and demanding about their lifestyle, diet and health, because it has long been known that all this affects the quality of milk.
What can I say when health problems begin? In this case, many questions arise. One of them concerns those situations when you need to answer, what to do if the mother's temperature rises while breastfeeding? Is it possible to continue feeding the baby, how to help yourself in this situation and is there any possible treatment? We will learn about all this and much more today.
Inflammatory processes in the postpartum period.
Both a cesarean section and natural childbirth are stressful for a woman's body, and not always go without consequences. Possible development of diseases such as inflammation of the lining of the uterus or sutures.
Such states are always preceded by elevated temperature body. But the main danger is not in her, but in the risk of sudden bleeding, in which the count goes literally for minutes, and you can simply not get to the hospital in time.
Therefore, you need to be extremely careful about body temperature above 37.5 degrees in the first two weeks after childbirth. To play it safe and exclude inflammation in the female part, take a general blood test with an expanded leukocyte formula.
If there is no opportunity to visit a doctor right away, for a start, at least try to decipher the results online, on special medical portals and reference books. If they deviate from the norm, very urgently plan a trip to the gynecologist.
Subfebrile temperature.
Body temperature up to 37.2 degrees in the absence of other symptoms and an undisturbed general condition may be the result of increased milk production by the body and be considered conditionally normal.
It is also recommended to have a CBC to make sure nothing is serious.
ARVI.
Viral infections are the most common cause of fever. As a rule, in this case, a runny nose, cough, sore throat are added to the symptoms. These manifestations can be together, separately, in various combinations with each other.
It is also popularly called colds, flu, etc. - this does not change the essence.
In this case, the body temperature can rise within various limits, from 37 to 39 degrees and higher.
Lactostasis and mastitis.
Usually, with such problems, an elevated temperature is accompanied by pain and severe discomfort in the chest, so the nursing mother at least guesses that the cause of the temperature is problems in the mammary glands.
Diseases of the internal organs.
As a rule, exacerbation of existing chronic diseases is most often possible. We are talking, for example, about cystitis, pyelonephritis, pneumonia, otitis media, etc.
In such cases, the temperature is usually accompanied by symptoms and pain, which are localized in a specific area.
As a result, the young mother can at least guess about the reason for the increase in the mark on the thermometer.
How to measure correctly
Body temperature is measured in the armpit. The safest way to do this is with a modern electronic thermometer, which, for reliability, should be held for some time after the beep. It is better to watch the screen and reach it only when the mark stops changing. Such an indicator will be more reliable. 
If you suspect that it is the breast that gives rise to the fever due to active milk production, you can check yourself as follows. Measure the temperature at the elbow bend, while squeezing your hand tightly.
It was this method that was used in the department of postpartum complications, in which. If the temperature is not due to the chest, then it "runs" in the elbow bend.
How does it affect milk
There are many myths that when the temperature rises, a nursing mother is obliged to immediately interrupt breastfeeding, because milk curdles, sour, rancid, etc. Some advise, during illness, to boil milk before giving it to the child.
All this is myths and speculations coming from people who do not understand breastfeeding.
Boiling milk generally destroys almost all the nutrients in it.
Increased body temperature by itself does not affect milk quality.
Therefore, when the mark on the thermometer rises, it is recommended not only not to interrupt breastfeeding, but moreover, to actively continue it. Why? Read on!
Is it possible to breastfeed
The answer to this question will depend on what is causing the rise in body temperature and what actions will take place during treatment.
If the reason is a viral infection, flu, cold, then the doctor will prescribe symptomatic treatment.
Milk is formed from blood and lymph. Viruses do not enter the blood and lymph. Therefore, breast milk is not contaminated with SARS and influenza.
Instead, it contains antibodies produced by the mother's body to fight the virus. It is these antibodies, if the baby eats the breast, will help him either completely avoid infection by airborne droplets from the mother, or transfer the disease in a mild form.
Therefore, with a viral infection, breastfeeding is simply necessary.
If the mother has a bacterial disease (inflammation of the uterine mucosa, mastitis, cystitis, pneumonia, otitis media, etc.), for the treatment of which antibiotics are required by a doctor, then the question arises whether the latter are compatible with breastfeeding.
Antibiotics are prescribed exclusively by a doctor who should be aware that we are a nursing mother.
IN modern world there are antibiotics approved for use in nursing mothers. A competent doctor will certainly select for you the option of a medication that is effective, and at the same time is approved for use during breastfeeding.
If the prescribed antibiotic is not compatible with breastfeeding, for the period of its use it will be necessary to transfer the newborn to artificial feeding.
You also need to express milk 6-7 times a day to maintain lactation. This will be a signal to the body that milk is removed from the breast, respectively, it is required to continue its production.
After you are treated, you can breastfeed your baby again.
If you have mastitis, you can feed it anyway, as long as it doesn't cause you obvious pain. If the pain is unbearable, you should feed from a healthy breast, and the patient should express.
Treatment
If the reason for the high mark on the thermometer is a viral infection (flu, common cold, other acute respiratory viral infections), then the treatment that the doctor prescribes for you will be symptomatic, since at present there are no drugs with proven effectiveness that can affect viruses.
To alleviate the condition of a nursing mother are designed to:
- Indoor air is 18-20 degrees. Due to the difference in body and room temperature, the body will be able to lose excess heat, thereby independently knocking down body temperature. In this case, you should dress warmly.
- Air humidity 50-70 percent. Only a special device - an air humidifier (costs from 2000 rubles) can cope with this task. When the temperature rises, the body begins to rapidly lose fluid. If you also have to breathe dry and warm air, the losses are catastrophic, dehydration, rhinitis and bronchitis are guaranteed.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Mineral water, dried fruit compotes, fruit drinks, special solutions for rehydration (sold in pharmacies) are designed to significantly alleviate the condition and reduce the recovery time due to the elimination of toxins and viruses from the body with urine and sweat. In the absence of contraindications, you should drink up to 5-6 liters per day.
- Antipyretic drugs, if necessary, symptomatically. If you ask yourself how to bring down the temperature, then the recommendations are as follows. During breastfeeding, paracetamol and ibuprofen are approved for use according to the instructions and prescriptions of the doctor.
How to take medication correctly
This is because when the temperature rises in the body, there is an increased production of interferon - the main fighter against the virus. And the higher the temperature, the more it is produced and the faster the body will cope with the disease.
However, temperatures above 38.5-39 degrees should not be tolerated, because in this case, the strongest dehydration of the body already begins, and the harm from this is much greater.
To minimize the concentration of antipyretic in milk, take it, if possible, immediately after breastfeeding. In this situation, by the time of the next application to the breast, the amount of medicine in the body will already significantly decrease.
These activities in the complex are designed to alleviate the condition of a nursing mother and lead to recovery as much as possible short time... Usually, on the 4th day of illness, the temperature should decrease compared to previous indicators. On the 5-7th day, the temperature should drop completely.
This is the standard flow diagram for a common viral infection. Otherwise (no recovery by the end of the week), you should immediately consult a doctor, as this may indicate complications of the disease and the addition of bacterial complications.
I had to get sick during breastfeeding, and, thanks to the above recommendations, I really got better quickly, and the children either did not get infected at all (this is really a miracle, not otherwise, the magic antibodies in milk really work), or were sick, but in a mild form ... Have you ever been sick during lactation and what helped to cope with the disease?
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After childbirth female body weakened and susceptible to various diseases. Mom may catch a cold, and then she will have to use medications for treatment. How to be in such a situation? Is it possible at a temperature? Or is it worth stopping breastfeeding for a while?
Causes of the mother's illness
There are various factors that can affect the health of a nursing mother. A woman can become ill for several reasons: an exacerbation of a chronic illness, the appearance of an acute bacterial infection, or an acute viral infection. In any case, the mother will be worried about the question: "Is it possible to feed the child at a temperature?" Everything will depend on what caused the disease. Cessation of breastfeeding may be due to the fact that the causative agent of the disease can enter the breast milk and be transmitted during feeding to the baby. In addition, during treatment, a woman may have to take medications that are contraindicated in infants.
At temperature or not?
A sick mother who feels bad, of course, does not want her baby to become infected. But, contrary to the opinion of "knowledgeable" people who advise to boil breast milk or stop feeding altogether, it is not necessary to stop breastfeeding.
After all, when a mother is sick, her child is especially in need of nourishing mother's milk. In addition, stopping feeding can provoke an even greater increase in temperature. Through breastfeeding, the mother provides her child with protection from viral diseases, since antibodies are produced with him.
At temperature: milk or mixture?
If the mother still decides to temporarily stop breastfeeding, then she will need to express milk about six times a day, otherwise stagnation in the breast may occur, which will lead to an even greater rise in temperature, and the development of mastitis will begin. Can I feed my baby with expressed milk? Of course yes. But no devices and breast pumps will empty the breast as well as a baby does. If a woman still continues to worry about the question of whether it is possible to feed a child at a temperature, then it should be noted that there are no changes in breast milk at high temperature indicators, its properties do not change in any way: it does not sour, does not curl up and does not changes the taste.
It should also be noted that boiling milk destroys many nutrients.
Is it possible to feed a child at a temperature and what to do to defeat it?
To reduce the high temperature, paracetamol may be used, but aspirin should never be used. Medications can be used only if the nursing mother does not tolerate high temperatures. For treatment, symptomatic treatment is carried out using inhalers, remedies for the common cold, solutions for rinsing the throat. All these activities are permissible for breastfeeding. In addition, to date, a fairly large number of medicines have been released that are allowed to be used by a nursing mother. The right choice of medications for a woman will help her attending physician.
An increased body temperature indicates that the immune system has begun an active fight against disease, infections, and bacteria.
Many girls want to know if it is possible to breastfeed at a high temperature, and if this will affect the baby.
If such a symptom occurs in the first month after the birth of a child, then there is a possibility of complications.
An elevated body temperature of up to 38 degrees often indicates an inflammatory process in the scars or the genitourinary system.
When breastfeeding, you need to urgently seek help from a doctor. He will prescribe a comprehensive diagnosis and make a diagnosis.
Based on the results obtained, the doctor will be able to objectively assess the condition of the nursing mother and the feasibility of maintaining lactation.
Is it possible to breastfeed a baby if the mother's temperature is high?
There is no definite answer to this question for women. If the body temperature has risen sharply, then it cannot be reduced with the usual pills. They may be contraindicated during feeding.
When contacting a doctor, he must correctly determine the factor that caused the fever.
After receiving the results of the examination and diagnosis, he will be able to prescribe a drug. They are compatible with breastfeeding or completely contraindicated.
Sometimes breast milk of a nursing mother can contain a large amount of disease-causing bacteria and viruses.
In such a situation, the baby is transferred to milk formula. But first you need to consult a pediatrician and notify him.
Important! If the body temperature is above 38 degrees, it is necessary to urgently transfer the child to artificial feeding until the doctor determines the cause and prescribes treatment.
Thanks to such measures, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of diarrhea in the baby, as well as the penetration of microbes into the baby's body through breast milk.
Its amount can be significantly reduced, because the mother's body is gradually weakening.
Fever affects not only quantity but also quality. If you go to the doctor, he will give recommendations for maintaining lactation.
If there are no contraindications, then antibodies will enter the child's body. Mothers need to wear a bandage to keep the baby from getting bacteria and infections.
Note! When a woman is diagnosed with mastitis, then it can be cured without harm to the crumbs and taking medications.
With the progression of this disease, you need to consult with your doctor. He will assess the form of the disease, as well as drugs that are approved for use during lactation.
How can you bring down the temperature of a nursing mother?
Before you bring down the temperature, you need to measure it correctly. It is best to clamp the thermometer at the elbow.
This is due to the fact that when milk stagnates in the breast, the temperature of the skin may increase and the readings will be inaccurate.
You need to take medicines and antipyretics when a woman has headache, body and joint aches, as well as other discomfort.
The temperature begins to knock down when it rises above 38.5. In other cases, it is not recommended to carry out treatment so that the body can independently fight viruses and bacteria. To help him, you can drink tea with lemon or raspberries.
There are other ways that you can quickly bring down the body temperature of a nursing mother:
| Way | Description |
| Medicines based on paracetamol, ibuprofen | You can also take children's Nurofen, but correctly calculate the dosage and not exceed the norm. Numerous studies have confirmed that these drugs are completely safe for children and can be taken during lactation. These medicines are sold in the form of rectal suppositories, so the chemical components will not pass into breast milk. |
| Rubdown with vinegar solution | Vinegar contains volatile substances that help cool the skin quickly. You need to wipe open areas of the body, neck, armpits, forehead, knee and elbow bends. To prepare a weak solution, take 500 gr. water and add 1 tablespoon to it. apple solution |
| Hot, plentiful drink | If a nursing mother is sick, then the first step is to provide a hot and plentiful drink. Better to make regular tea, wrap yourself in a warm blanket and wear things made from natural fabrics. They do not cause an allergic reaction. Tea with lemon or honey can cause an allergic reaction in your baby. |
| Inhalation with eucalyptus and chamomile | These are warm inhalations done over hot boiled potatoes. To speed up your recovery, you can steam your feet slightly. It is recommended to add mustard powder to the water |
Doctor Komarovsky's opinion on the temperature of a nursing mother
Evgeny Olegovich Komarovsky is a pediatrician and a candidate of medical sciences. He argues that every mom should be motivated to keep breastfeeding.
For this reason, it is important to correctly identify the disease and the cause that contributes to the increase in body temperature.
Note! During breastfeeding, only safe antipyretics should be used.
They can only be used when needed. Adjustment of the drug intake is mandatory. It is best to take Paracetamol and Ibuprofen after breastfeeding.
The next time a young mother feeds her baby, the amount of chemicals in the milk will be minimal.
Due to the illness, you should not adjust or change the baby's feeding schedule. If the body temperature does not drop, then you can take the medicine again.
Dr. Komarovsky claims that an antipyretic drug can be used for nursing mothers. It is important to observe the dosage and not exceed the norm.
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Natural feeding is the basis for the full and harmonious development of a newborn baby. Unfortunately, the body of a young mother is not immune from the penetration of infectious pathogens that provoke serious diseases. One of the manifestations of an infectious disease of the body is a temperature reaction.
When the general condition of a nursing woman worsens, the question arises about the safety of latching the baby to the breast. To answer this question, you need to understand the causes of this condition.
The reasons
An increase in body temperature is most often caused by infectious diseases of a viral or bacterial nature. Seasonality is characteristic of such pathologies. The body of a nursing woman may also experience high fever caused by non-infectious factors. The most common causes of sickness and fever include:
- A slight increase in indicators is triggered by the maturation of the egg (ovulation) or emotional shock.
- In 80% of cases, this condition is formed against the background of an infectious lesion of the body. The reason for this is the flu and. Concomitant symptoms of a cold are a runny nose, cough, sore throat, muscle pain, and general malaise.
- For a lactating mother, lactostasis and mastitis are relevant, arising against the background of stagnation in the mammary gland. This disease is characterized by persistent inflammation and fever. Purulent complications in mastitis occur against the background of the addition of a bacterial or fungal infection that penetrates through abrasions and cracks in the nipples.
- In the first 2-3 weeks after childbirth, the body of a young mother is vulnerable to any inflammatory diseases. Weak postpartum immunity often leads to an exacerbation of chronic pathologies.
- A common cause of this condition is foodborne infection. Banal food poisoning is accompanied by severe intoxication of the body and an increase in body temperature.
If the temperature does not exceed 38 degrees, then the nursing woman can continue to latch on the baby to the breast. If these indicators reach 39-40 degrees, then changes occur not only in the quantitative and qualitative composition of milk, but also in its consistency. Not every baby will accept such food, therefore the woman is advised to bring the temperature to normal values.
Indications for breastfeeding
In some cases, healthcare professionals recommend that the breastfeeding chain is not interrupted even if the temperature is elevated. This recommendation has its own rationale:
- Breastfeeding at elevated temperatures ensures that interferons enter the child's body with mother's milk. This guarantees the formation of a reliable immune defense of the baby's body.
- The temperature reaction is a consequence of the intensified struggle of the mother's body with infectious pathogens. Breastfeeding has a positive effect on the health of the mother and baby.
- Attaching the baby to the breast in the usual way is.
- Taking a break from breastfeeding, a woman cannot be sure that her baby will not refuse the next portion of milk.
Contraindications
Despite the benefits of natural feeding, there are prohibitions on this procedure. Elevated body temperature is a contraindication to feeding a child in such cases:
- If the temperature readings have crossed the figure of 39 degrees. With a significant fever, the taste and texture of breast milk changes. To prevent the baby from refusing to breastfeed, it is recommended to achieve a decrease in temperature.
- In cases where high temperature is a consequence of acute and chronic diseases of organs and systems. This group of pathologies includes diseases of the respiratory system, kidneys, liver and heart.
- If a nursing woman is forced to undergo antibiotic therapy, then she needs to refrain from breastfeeding. Getting into the child's body through milk, antibiotics cause dysbiosis and other complications.
How to bring down the temperature
Rapid stabilization of body temperature is in the interests of the mother and the newborn baby. The following recommendations will help to normalize the condition:
- over 38 degrees, an antipyretic agent should be taken. For this purpose, it is necessary to use drugs based on ibuprofen or paracetamol. Such funds do not have a negative effect on the child's body.
- Antipyretics can be used in the form of suppositories. This will reduce the likelihood of active ingredients entering breast milk.
- If the body temperature does not reach 38 degrees, then you should not reduce it. The temperature reaction is accompanied by active production of antibodies.
- You need to measure body temperature before and after feeding. This will allow you to control the state. When the indicators jump up, they take an antipyretic agent. For more information on the selection of medicines and the rules of administration, see the link.
- When infected with viral pathogens, bed rest and plenty of drink are recommended. With enough warm liquid, the body gets rid of the toxins that viruses release. As a warm drink, it is necessary to use herbal teas with raspberry jam, berry fruit drinks, dried fruit compote and warm milk. Fluid restriction applies to those women who are faced with the problem of mastitis.
If the temperature reaction is within the permissible norm, then feeding the baby is important and useful activity... Before deciding on the preservation of lactation, it is advisable for a young mother to visit a medical specialist to determine the cause of the high temperature.
If the malaise is caused by a viral infection, then contact with the baby is necessary in a disposable gauze or cellulose mask, which will protect the baby from infection. Food poisoning is a reason for seeking medical attention. In case of severe malaise, feeding is suspended until the mother feels better.
Compliance with simple rules will help a nursing woman to avoid severe complications of high body temperature and keep breastfeeding at the proper level.
When the body temperature rises, it indicates that the immune system is actively fighting the disease. Fever is a normal reaction of the body, but in the case of a nursing mother, the situation is somewhat different. In the first 6 weeks after childbirth, there is a possibility of developing postpartum complications, especially if the birth was difficult or a cesarean section was used. In such a situation, a high temperature may indicate inflammation of postpartum scars or organs of the genitourinary system - then consultation and assistance of a qualified doctor is necessary.
In the first month and a half after giving birth, the woman's body is still very weak, and a high temperature can indicate complications and inflammation of the organs of the reproductive systemWhy can the temperature rise during lactation?
When the postpartum period (6 weeks) is over, some diseases are added to the reasons for the rise in temperature. Among them:
- flu, acute respiratory infections, colds;
- lactostasis and mastitis;
- intestinal infection, poisoning.
Acute respiratory infections during lactation are less common. Infection can occur from someone in the family living in the same house as the nursing one. The symptoms of this disease are well known to all - loss of strength, nasal congestion and snot, sneezing, sore throat (see also :). The temperature rises above 38 degrees. Observing bed rest, drinking plenty of fluids and taking antipyretics, on the fifth or sixth day, you can completely save yourself from unpleasant ailment.
Lactostasis is a violation of the outflow of milk in the mammary glands. The milk duct becomes clogged, edema appears, followed by inflammation. Naturally, during such processes, the temperature rises and pains occur in the mammary glands, and if the problem lasts, then after 3-4 days it may become complicated bacterial infection and mastitis will develop with an even more serious temperature - up to 39-40 degrees. It is not very difficult to prevent lactostasis. It is necessary to ensure the prevention of milk stagnation, which is achieved by frequent attachment of the baby to the breast, decanting the residues and massage. If there is too much milk in the breast for the baby, some mothers use a manual breast pump. True, with this method, small seals appear in the chest, but they are easily removed with massage.
When it comes to infectious mastitis, antibiotics will have to be treated, and in the most advanced case, surgery will be required.
In the case of poisoning and intestinal infection, in addition to high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, a sharp headache, severe weakness are observed (we recommend reading :). Treatment requires enveloping drugs and sorbents, as well as a strict diet. It is imperative to consult a doctor, since intestinal infections are very dangerous, and they should be treated with breastfeeding only under the supervision of a specialist.
Algorithm of actions at elevated temperatures
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When the temperature during breastfeeding suddenly became higher than usual, in no case should you panic - this will aggravate the mother's painful condition and affect the baby in the worst way.
Do not rush to immediately try different methods, but try to observe your body and just assess the situation. If you act appropriately, nothing bad will happen. You will be able to quickly bring down the temperature and return to your usual way of life. Let's figure out what needs to be done.
The first is to determine the cause
If you know the symptoms of all of the above diseases, there will be no particular difficulties in determining the cause. In any case, even when you have correctly diagnosed yourself, see your doctor. This is important when breastfeeding as the specialist may notice signs that have escaped your view. The help of an experienced doctor will never be superfluous.
The second is to continue lactation
There is a widespread belief that you should not continue to breastfeed your baby at an elevated temperature, but there is growing evidence to the contrary. Physician Ruth Lawrence, an expert in her field, lists the diseases in which the process should not stop in the Breastfeeding guide for health professionals:
- flu, acute respiratory infections, colds;
- lactostasis, mastitis, breast abscess;
- diarrhea;
- hepatitis A, B, C;
- herpes (with the exception of the areola);
- staphylococcal infection;
- rubella;
- measles;
- autoimmune diseases.
Mom's milk is the best "immunomodulator" for the baby, so pediatricians in most cases recommend continuing breastfeeding even if you feel unwell
Nowadays, there are drugs that can be used by a nursing mother without harm to the baby. If breastfeeding is stopped for the duration of the illness, the child will lose antibodies that are produced in the blood and pass into breast milk; and if he himself got sick, it is even more unhelpful.
The third is to measure the temperature correctly
This is not surprising - even in the absence of illness in a nursing mother, the temperature in the armpit area is slightly higher than normal - 37.1-37.3 degrees. Hyperthermia is due to the high milk content in the mammary glands. A reliable result can be obtained only half an hour after feeding by washing and well wiping the skin of the armpits.
The fourth is to use antipyretic
Means that lower the temperature are oral (tablets, powders, syrups) and rectal (suppositories).
The well-known statement that when using suppositories, the active substance remains in the intestines and does not enter breast milk is incorrect - it is absorbed into the blood, as well as from powders, tablets and syrups, therefore it does not matter which form of antipyretic drugs is prescribed to a nursing mother.
There is only a difference in the speed of action. Oral medications begin to act faster, since there is more area of \u200b\u200bthe mucous membrane in the stomach with which the substance interacts.
Fifth - drink plenty of fluids
It doesn't matter if the mother is sick with a cold or she just has an excess of milk in her breast, at an elevated temperature she needs to drink plenty of fluids. It is advisable to drink at least a glass of water every hour. In addition to the fact that the body will replenish the lost fluid, the milk will not thicken and it will be easy to leave - this will help both normalize the temperature and reduce the risk of lactostasis.
Acceptable means for lowering the temperature during lactation
Not all temperatures should be brought down. If it has risen slightly above 37 degrees, it is better to leave the immune system to fight and produce antibodies on its own. It is recommended to drink antipyretic drugs when the thermometer reaches 38.5.
Which medication is allowed if a nursing mother needs help? The list in this case consists of only 2 items:
- "paracetamol";
- Ibuprofen.
According to clinical trials, "Paracetamol" passes the placental barrier during pregnancy and is rather highly concentrated in breast milk (up to 24%). However, the researchers argue that it is not capable of harming the baby either during intrauterine development or after birth while breastfeeding. Even variants of "Paracetamol" preparations for children from 2 months have been developed due to its safety. A nursing mother, in order to normalize the temperature, needs to drink 325-650 mg of the drug and repeat every 4-6 hours until a stable result.
Paracetamol is one of the basic antipyretic drugs for nursing mothers. It does not contain substances that can harm a baby, but it should only be taken in the recommended doses.
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal drug. It acts in a complex way: it lowers the temperature, eliminates inflammation, relieves pain and soothes feverish conditions. In the international classifier of medicines "Ibuprofen" is among the medicines compatible with breastfeeding. The term of its antipyretic effect reaches 8 hours. This remedy is taken 200 mg 3-4 times a day. In an emergency it is allowed to take 400 mg, but further intake should be reduced to 200 mg. You can use 400 mg 3 times a day, but not more.
What cannot be used?
It is not recommended for a nursing mother to use combined antipyretic drugs - "Coldrex", "Rinza", "Terra Flew" and others. Many of them are available in powders, some in tablets. Although the main active substance they contain paracetamol, in addition to it, there are other substances in the composition, the effect of which on the child's body has not been studied.
It is not known what side effects may occur, therefore it is better to take the active ingredient in its pure form.
How to take antipyretic?
Treatment with antipyretics should not be carried out chaotically, but in compliance with certain rules. Try to stick to them:
- Take medication only when needed to bring down the temperature. It is not at all necessary to do this for prevention.
- The most the right time for taking medications - immediately after feeding. The benefits will be maximized and the potential harm minimized.
- Do not adjust feedings to your medication schedule - this is not necessary.
When the need for an antipyretic arises often, many people have a natural question: is it possible to use not one, but different means? The authoritative pediatrician E. Komarovsky gives this advice: you can alternate between "Paracetamol" and "Ibuprofen" if it gives a result, but do not forget that you need to take medications sequentially, and the time interval between doses should be at least 2 hours.
In conclusion, it should be said that increased body temperature for quality breast milk does not affect in any way - it cannot just burn out or deteriorate. It is not necessary to refuse lactation in this situation. She will protect the mother from breast problems, and the baby will provide immunity support.
