With the adjustment of epidemic measures, the issue of COVID-19 during pregnancy and the issue of COVID-19 during lactation have gradually become the focus of mothers. Can you still continue breastfeeding if you become pregnant during lactation? Can I take medication while breastfeeding?
Without further ado, mothers, remember to save this " Breastfeeding COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment Manual"!
1. How to prevent COVID-19 during lactation?
✅ Wash hands frequently;
✅ Ventilate indoors;
✅ Wear N95 masks;
✅ Do not gather or get together;
✅ Save medicines and Disinfectant substances;
✅ Maintain a social distance of more than 2 meters;
✅ If there is a positive member in the family, let them isolate and prevent further contact;
✅ Balanced diet, adequate sleep, moderate exercise, regular work and rest, and maintaining emotional stability.
2. Can I continue breastfeeding if I become pregnant during lactation?
In principle, breastfeeding is advocated, but during the breastfeeding process, mothers are advised to take strict precautions.
According to current clinical observations, the possibility of the new coronavirus being transmitted to infants through breast milk is low.
plus breast milk is an ideal nutrition for babies. In any case, immune globulin , glycoprotein , fatty acid , as well as various immune cells and immune factors are always present in breast milk.
So even if the baby is infected, it can still provide immune protection to the baby, and if the mother is infected or vaccinated with the new crown vaccine the baby may also develop passive immunity through breast milk.
⚠️It is worth noting that even if babies are infected, most of them are infected with virus through close contact with the mother or other infected family members, not through breast milk, so protection must be taken when breastfeeding!
3. How to breastfeed if you become pregnant during lactation?
✅ Before touching the baby, first wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer;
✅ When touching the baby, including during breastfeeding, strictly wear an N95 mask throughout the process;
✅ Once you feel the mask If it becomes wet, or if you sneeze or cough, you must throw it away and replace it immediately, and the wet mask cannot be reused or touched;
✅ Use tissues when sneezing or coughing, throw away the tissues in time and wash your hands again;
✅ Clean the breast pump parts, bottles and nipples regularly.
⚠️If a pregnant mother is unwell and unable to breastfeed directly, she can use a breast pump to pump out breast milk. However, it is important to strictly wear a mask and pay attention to hand hygiene when using a breast pump to pump milk to ensure that the milk is not contaminated.
4. Can I take medicine during lactation? How to use?
Just like medication during pregnancy, medication during lactation must be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Therefore, if infection is found during lactation it is recommended to seek medical treatment and follow the doctor's instructions for medication. The following are medication recommendations for reference only:
A, high fever
① Body temperature > 37.5℃, mainly physical cooling:
✅ Antipyretic patch
✅ Warm water scrub
✅Drink more warm water
②If the body temperature is >38.5℃, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly:
✅ Acetaminophen
✅ Ibuprofen
(Choose one of the above two to take)
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B, sore throat
✅ acetaminophen
✅ ibuprofen
(choose one of the above two)
C, headache
✅ acetaminophen
✅ ibuprofen
(above) Choose one of the two to take)
D, body pain
✅ Acetaminophen
✅ Ibuprofen
(Choose one of the above two to take)
E, cough
✅ Honey relief: Eat it directly, or dilute it with honey and warm water at a ratio of 1:1 and then eat it, about 5ml each time.
⚠️You need to consult a doctor: dextromethorphan, bromhexine, guaifenesin, pholcodine
❌ Diabetes banned honey
F, expectoration
⚠️You need to consult a doctor: bromhexine, guaifenesin, acetylcysteine , ambroxol , dextromethorphan
G, nasal discharge
✅ loratadine
✅ cetirizine
✅normal saline nasal spray
✅Sea salt water nasal spray
⚠️Need to consult a doctor: chlorpheniramine , diphenhydramine
H, nasal congestion
✅Saline water nasal spray
✅Sea salt water nasal spray
❌Not available: pseudoephedrine
I, allergy
✅ loratadine
J, constipation
✅ lactulose
K, diarrhea ✅ Montmorillonite powder and oral rehydration salts can be used III
5. What conditions require medical treatment after taking medication at home as directed by the doctor?
✅ Severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain;
✅ Difficulty breathing, wheezing, purple lips, chest pain, or rapid heartbeat;
✅ Fever for a long time or high body temperature, exceeding 39℃, or fever reappears after symptoms improve;
✅ Headache, earache, sinus pain, severe throat pain that does not improve after symptomatic treatment;
✅ Nasal congestion, runny nose, cough has not relieved for more than 10 days, or nasal congestion, runny nose, cough seriously affects daily life such as sleep and rest;
✅ Other situations where you are worried or unsure.
6. How to avoid infecting your family members during home isolation?
✅Isolate alone to reduce contact with family members;
✅Family members need to take precautions when handling the mother’s domestic waste;
✅Try not to share the bathroom, and if you do share it, disinfect it;
✅When in contact with family members, both parties need to wear N95 masks;
✅ Turn off the air conditioner at home, do indoor ventilation, and open the windows 2 to 3 times a day, half an hour each time;
✅ Meals are delivered to the door of the room by family members to avoid contact, and mom's tableware is washed and disinfected separately;
✅ Adjust your emotional state, communicate with your family at a safe distance to comfort and encourage each other, and get psychological support to reduce panic, worry and anxiety.
Warm reminder: If you encounter any medication problems during breastfeeding, you should consult a professional doctor and do not take medication at will!
Breastfeeding is not only an interaction of love, but also the source of building a child's immunity . Don't wean blindly and don't let the baby lose the most natural care from the mother.
If you have any questions about breastfeeding and need consultation, please come to Luzhou Jinxin Breastfeeding Consultation Clinic for consultation!
