Xiaoxuan has been insisting on breastfeeding since her baby was born, but she has a weak constitution, and with the recent weather changes, she caught a cold without paying attention. After she got sick, her mother-in-law stopped her breastfeeding and gave her baby formula every day, saying that breastmilk from a mother's cold would "spoil" and have a bad effect on the baby. The company's main goal is to provide the best quality products and services to its customers," he said.
When a mother has a cold, will her breast milk go bad? We'll see what the doctor has to say.
① The main way of infection of colds and flu is saliva and droplets, if the mother is a common cold, breast milk will not "deteriorate", you can feed normally, but you should wash your hands and wear a mask when you feed, in order to prevent the baby through the droplets of infection;
② The mother has taken medication for colds and flu, it is best not to breastfeed, the baby may have allergic reactions to the medication or caused the baby to have an allergic reaction to the medication, or the baby to have an allergic reaction to the medication. to the drug has an allergic reaction or cause intestinal discomfort;
③ if not only cold but also high fever, breast milk in the nutrients will be lost, this time will be "spoiled" affect the baby, you can wait for recovery and then feed.
So, the common cold and no drugs can be normal breastfeeding. The baby's resistance is weak, the tissues and organs are not fully developed, and need to be carefully taken care of. The most important thing is to consult a professional for scientific methods to protect your child's growth. Breast milk is the main source of nutrition for infants, breastfeeding should pay attention to what?
1. Pay attention to breastfeeding hygiene
Baby moms must wash their hands before breastfeeding, and their breasts should also be wiped clean with a hot towel to ensure that there are no stains; after breastfeeding, they should wipe again, clean the excess milk stains, and keep their skin clean and hygienic, to prevent illnesses from entering through the mouth.
2. Adequate amount of milk
Many mothers are not satisfied with their body after delivery, so they start to lose weight or even diet during the breastfeeding period, which will reduce the amount of milk, unable to satisfy the baby's needs and affect the growth and development. So during the breastfeeding period, the mother should drink more water and eat normally, the nutritional structure is reasonable milk will be sufficient.
3. Pay attention to the breastfeeding posture
Improper breastfeeding posture may make the baby ripple milk, indigestion, etc., so when breastfeeding the mother should maintain a comfortable position, the baby's head, neck, body is best in a line, the face against the breast.
Baby is in a very fragile stage both physically and psychologically, what else should mom pay attention to besides breastfeeding?
1. Keep the room ventilated
Many moms worry about their children catching cold from the wind, so they don't open the windows. Frequent ventilation can promote air circulation, reduce bacterial growth, prevent respiratory diseases and promote the growth of the baby. You can open windows in different places at different times of the day, such as the balcony windows in the morning and the bedroom ones in the morning. If you are worried about your baby getting cold, you can carry your baby out of the room with the window and close the window after 30 minutes of ventilation and then carry him back.
2. Baby's clothing
While young babies don't walk and sleep most of the day, comfortable clothing can help them sleep. It's best to use cotton, which is sweat-absorbent and soft and breathable. Also to be simple, as far as possible, no buttons, zippers and other designs. In addition, the baby's skin is delicate, clothing should be cleaned from time to time, do not use irritating products to clean.
The soft and sticky baby needs a more careful and patient guardianship from mom and dad. Providing babies with a suitable environment for growth and nutritious and healthy food, they can grow up safely.