Can an adult be breastfed when he has a fever?

Breastfeeding women, like pregnant women, need to pay special attention to their lifestyle and diet, and try not to catch a cold or have a fever, otherwise the medication will affect the baby. But accidents always happen. Many adults will have a fever. If the high fever does not subside, do not breastfeed the baby. Bacteria will enter the baby's body through breast milk and cause the baby to have a fever. But if it is a low fever, you can give it to your baby.

Can I breastfeed my baby if I have a fever during breastfeeding?

If a breastfeeding mother catches a cold and has a fever, she can still breastfeed her baby as long as the fever is not persistent and she is not very physically exhausted. Because children have inevitably come into contact with the bacteria carried by their mothers in daily contact and have developed certain antibodies against them, mothers can still breastfeed their babies with confidence for common colds and fevers, but they should pay attention to drinking plenty of water to prevent the milk from concentrating and causing diarrhea in children.

Generally, when doctors in regular hospitals learn that you are breastfeeding, the medicines they prescribe should be safe for you to take. You should drink more warm water and you don't have to stop breastfeeding. Even if the fever has not subsided, don't be afraid. You can breastfeed your baby when the fever is low, but not when the fever is high.

Will taking medicine for fever during breastfeeding affect breast milk?

1. Medicines taken by breastfeeding mothers, especially those with strong medicinal properties, will be transported into breast milk through the plasma-milk barrier. If the child continues to consume this kind of milk, it may indeed have an impact on his health.

Therefore, if you have a fever while breastfeeding, be sure to tell your doctor that you are breastfeeding so that the doctor can prescribe the safest medicine.

2. Remember not to take medicine blindly, as it may cause intestinal disorders and mild diarrhea in the baby.

3. After taking the medicine prescribed by the doctor, resume breastfeeding 4 hours later. If you are really worried about the effects of the medicine, you can temporarily stop breastfeeding during the medication period and replace it with formula milk.

4. Do not delay treatment for fear of affecting the baby's health. You should know that once the condition becomes serious, it will also affect the baby's breastfeeding. Therefore, when you are sick, you should see a doctor in time, use medication under the doctor's guidance to relieve symptoms, and recover as soon as possible.

In addition to medication, mothers can use the following methods to quickly reduce fever:

1. Cold water bath

Use cold water to wash your face every day. Use your hands to scoop up a handful of water to wash your nostrils. Gently inhale a little water through your nostrils (be careful not to inhale too deeply to avoid choking) and then blow it out. Repeat this process many times.

2. Massage the nasal groove

Rub your hands together, and after your palms are warm, massage the Yingxiang point (located inside the nasal groove, horizontally at the midpoint of the outer edge of the nose) more than ten times. This can prevent fever and relieve nasal congestion symptoms after fever.

3. Coke with ginger

Peel and chop 20 to 30 grams of fresh ginger, put it into a large bottle of Coca-Cola, boil it in an aluminum pot, and drink it while it is hot after it cools down a little. It is very effective in preventing and treating influenza.

4. Breathe steam

When you first have a fever, pour boiling water into a cup and take deep breaths into the hot steam until the water in the cup cools down. Do this several times a day to relieve nasal congestion symptoms.

5. Hot air blowing on the face

When a fever first occurs, you can use a hair dryer to blow hot air at your temples for 3 to 5 minutes, several times a day, to reduce symptoms and speed up recovery.

6. Soak your feet in hot water

Soak your feet in relatively hot water (the temperature should be unbearable) for 15 minutes every night. Make sure the water level covers your feet and your feet turn red after soaking to prevent fever.

7. Gargle with salt water

Rinse your mouth with light salt water every morning, evening and after meals to remove oral bacteria. When influenza is prevalent, you should pay more attention to gargling with salt water. At this time, it will be more effective if you tilt your head back and gargle so that the salt water can fully rinse the throat.

8. Garlic Honey

Mix equal parts of mashed garlic and honey, and take with boiled water, one tablespoon each time, 4 to 6 times a day. It is effective in treating influenza.

9. Sesame oil mixed with eggs

Heat one or two ounces of sesame oil, beat in a fresh egg, pour in boiling water and stir well, then drink it while it is hot, once in the morning and once in the evening, and the cough after the fever can be cured in 2 to 3 days.

10. Rub your body with white wine

Dip a smooth hard object such as a copper coin or other penny in white wine, and gently scrape the front and back chest, Quchi, and Quwo of the lower limbs until the skin turns red and hot. Then drink a bowl of hot ginger and sugar water, and you will start to sweat profusely after about 15 minutes. After sweating, the whole body feels relaxed and comfortable. At this time, be careful to avoid cold and fever, and the fever will heal quickly.