Patient's question:
During the postpartum period, I expressed milk, and had a low-grade fever of 38.8°C. I took Xiao Chaihu, and at 4 p.m. I took ibuprofen granules and inserted a fever-reducing into my body. It has now dropped to 37.3°C at 8 p.m. So, can I now feed the baby with my milk?Doctor's answer:
If you have a fever, try to avoid breastfeeding the baby, especially if you have taken ibuprofen granules. This medication is an antipyretic and analgesic, with a slower half-life and slower decomposition and metabolism. You can breastfeed the baby at least 6-8 hours after stopping the medication. Drink more water and take oral Chai Gui granules to reduce fever.Also, be mindful of whether the fever is caused by mastitis. In most cases, breastfeeding is still possible and should not have a significant impact, so there is no need to worry about this issue. Generally, the effect on the body in this situation is relatively minor, so there is no need to be overly concerned.