Patient's question:
My child is three months old. Now that I have a fever, can I still breastfeed her? What kind of medicine can I take??Doctor's answer:
When you have a fever, it is best to avoid breastfeeding as much as possible, because pathogens may be transmitted to the infant through breast milk. Medications should also be avoided, especially those with significant side effects like sulfonamides, as they can pass into breast milk. Chinese herbal medicine can be used as an alternative, as it has fewer side effects. If you have a cold and fever, you can take the following formula:Schizonepeta 12g, Saposhnikovia 10g, Bupleurum 12g, Citrus Peel 12g, Poria 15g, Ligusticum 9g, Platycodon 12g, Forsythia 15g
Forsythia 12g, Apricot Kernel 12g, Tangerine Peel 10g, Radix Rugosae 12g, Ginger 3 slices
Take two doses. When taking the medicine, drink as much warm water as possible, and continue until you feel a slight sweat. Then cover yourself with a blanket until you sweat. If you don’t sweat, take another warm dose. After sweating, drink some warm congee.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.