Why does the temperature rise during breastfeeding?

It is important to find out what disease has occurredcause, and then decide on the issue of breastfeeding or artificial formula feeding. Only in 4 cases do doctors make a categorical decision to refuse breastfeeding: with active tuberculosis, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B and C.breastfeeding with feverBreastfeeding with a fever is completely acceptable,if its increase is not caused by serious illnesses Photo: Getty In case of other illnesses, compromises are possible. Doctors identify 3 main reasons for the increase in temperature in mothers. These are:

  • Postpartum inflammatory diseases. They occur if only 2-3 weeks have passed after the birth of the baby. These include endometritis, mastitis, inflammation of the sutures after caesarean section. Usually, feeding is not contraindicated. Fears are caused by mastitis, since its causative agent is Staphylococcus aureus, which is found in milk and penetrates into the blood of the child. In each case, the doctor makes an adequate decision.
  • Exacerbation of chronic diseases: pyelonephritis, bronchitis, tonsillitis. During the time of chronic course of these diseases, immunity is developed, which restrains them. Inflammation does not extend to the entire body, but is usually localized in one organ. Therefore, it is not forbidden to put the child to the breast.
  • Acute viral and infectious diseases. This is a well-known common cold. Increasing the temperature in this case can not hurt the baby. The main thing here is to prevent the infection from being transmitted by airborne droplets. To do this, you need to ventilate the room more often, to approach the child only in a sling, consisting of 4 layers. You need to change it every 3 hours. Suitable and disposable varieties.

Breastfeeding at high temperatures is controversialtemperature - if the thermometer shows 38.5 or higher. In such situations, most doctors are inclined to temporarily switch to artificial feeding. Young mothers should take care of themselves, because the health and comfort of the baby depend on their well-being. Read also:

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