Patient's question:
Recently, I accidentally caught a cold, and it's even worse because I have a fever. I'm not even daring to take medicine right now because the baby is breastfeeding. So, can I still breastfeed the baby when I have a fever? Will it transmit the fever to the baby through breast milk?Doctor's answer:
Mom has a fever. Whether the baby can breastfeed depends on the actual situation, such as the cause of the fever and the degree of fever, to decide whether breastfeeding is possible.1. If the fever is caused by acute mastitis, breastfeeding should not be given at this time. The milk should be expressed using a breast pump.
2. If the fever is caused by a common cold, breastfeeding can be continued. If the symptoms are severe, breastfeeding should be temporarily stopped.
3. If the temperature is below 38 degrees, the baby can be breastfed. At the same time, it is important to drink more water, which helps lower the temperature.
4. If the temperature is above 38.5 degrees, breastfeeding should be temporarily stopped, and fever-reducing medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
5. If the fever is caused by some infectious diseases, it is better to temporarily stop breastfeeding.