In case of an increase in body temperature in a nursing woman, it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor, so that he diagnoses, as there are a lot of reasons for the temperature increase. Part of the diseases that occur with an increase in body temperature do not prohibit continued lactation, while the rest - breastfeeding will need to stop.
Is it necessary to stop breastfeeding at a temperature?
Temperature and breastfeeding are, of course, very serious. The prohibition of breastfeeding with increasing temperature may occur temporarily or permanently. For example, in the case of purulent mastitis, lactation should be temporarily stopped, because with the breast milk, pathogenic microorganisms will enter the baby's body. During lactostasis, breastfeeding is required to continue, and it is necessary to give more precisely the affected chest, this will help not pass lactostasis into mastitis.
Some diseases that are caused by bacteria require antibiotic treatment. In this case, it is better to take the baby from the breast for 5-7 days and transfer it to artificial feeding. During the course of treatment it is worth decanting 6-7 times a day, in order to preserve lactation. Then, after the course of antibiotic therapy is over, you can continue breastfeeding.
When the rise in body temperature is the result of ARVI, lactation is recommended to continue, because in the body of the mother is the development of antibodies, which together with breast milk enter the baby's body and protect it from this viral infection. In the case of weaning from the breast during such a period the probability of the disease in the child is greater than with the continuation of breastfeeding.
Do not boil breast milk, because during this happens the destruction of protective factors. Treatment of such infection is carried out with drugs that can be taken with breastfeeding. In general, homeopathic preparations are prescribed, as well as phytotherapy.
When and how to lower the temperature?
A high temperature, that is, one that is above 38.5 degrees, can be lowered with paracetamol or the drugs that contain it, you can not use aspirin. The temperature to 38.5 degrees is not recommended to lower, as with increased temperature in the body is the production of interferon-an antiviral substance.
If you can not do without taking medication, you need to choose those that have less influence on the baby's body. Medication should be taken during or immediately after being breastfeeded, in order to avoid the period of their greatest concentration in milk.
Why not stop lactation when the temperature rises?
Stopping the natural emptying of the breast can lead to a greater temperature increase. Also, stopping breastfeeding can lead to the appearance of lactostasis, which will only worsen the condition of the mother. It should be noted that lactation at a temperature does not change, the milk will not become bitter, it will not sour and it will not curdle, as it is often heard from those who do not know, but likes to give advice.
In the treatment of viral infections, it is quite sufficient to take symptomatic treatment that does not affect the process of breastfeeding. Treatment with drugs from the common cold, the use of drugs for inhalation, and gargling - this can be done during breastfeeding at elevated temperature.
Antibiotics
In order to cure diseases that are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, for example, mastitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia and others, it is required to take antibacterial drugs, as well as antibiotics compatible with lactation. There are a lot of these means, they are different antibiotics of penicillin. Strictly contraindicated are antibiotics that affect bone growth or hematopoiesis. Such antibiotics can be replaced with safer drugs that are not contraindicated in breastfeeding.
In any case, to cure infectious diseases, it is necessary to choose drugs compatible with lactation, for example, treatment with various herbs, homeopathic preparations.
For this you need to consult a specialist.