First of all, we give universal advice: Do not believe the information found on the network. No "Google" will not replace you with a specialist consultation. Which, by the way, you need to inform not only the very fact that you are breastfeeding. Medicines that the doctor will write out depend on such things: - the child was born on time or prematurely. In the second case, children's organs may not yet be sufficiently developed to cope even with minimal doses of medication - how much weight the baby has at birth and whether he has any diseases. If the baby's weight is low, the recommendations can be quite different. And still, only those drugs prescribed to babies can be considered safe. Hence, they can also be fed.
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Strictly impossible
- Aspirin and its derivatives.Can cause Reye's syndrome in children - acute liver failure and encephalopathy, often fatal. - Codeine and drugs based on it. Even if you have a severe cough, such drugs should be avoided. In terms of toxicity for infants, codeine is compared to morphine. - Vasoconstrictors. Yes, even nasal drops. They often contain pseudoephedrine, which is not at all good for children. This same substance, as well as phenylephrine and phenylpropanolamine, are found in anti-edema drugs and most cold remedies. - Guaifenesin and drugs based on it. Often included in expectorants.
What can
Let us repeat:No medicine should be taken without consulting a doctor. Every child is an individual. Therefore, the mother's treatment regimen should be selected specifically for her. - Painkillers and antipyretics - paracetamol or ibuprofen. - Antacids. - Laxatives. - Asthma inhalers. - Remedies for thrush, including on the nipples. - Anticoagulants - blood thinners. - Corticosteroids in the form of injections - for the treatment of inflammation. - Vaccinations: against tetanus, flu, mumps, rubella and measles.
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How to take medicines with GW
If there are no options, you will have to take pills, thenThere is a way to minimize potential harm to the baby. To do this, it is important to take medications at the right time. 1. Check with your doctor after what time the concentration of the drug in breast milk reaches its maximum. Try not to feed the baby at peak times. The best thing to do is to take the medicine before the baby's longest sleep, so that the body has time to process the medicine. Another option is to take the tablets right before the start of feeding, so that its components do not have time to get into the milk. Unless, of course, the baby gets full quickly, and does not "hang" on the breast for hours. 2. Sprays and drops are preferable to oral medication. The exception is iodine preparations. It should not be taken in any form without consulting a doctor, even externally. It is well absorbed and can affect the baby's thyroid gland. 3. Choose drugs that do not cause drowsiness or insomnia, so as not to disrupt the baby's daily routine. 4. Avoid combination drugs. It is better if the drug has one active ingredient. 5. Pay attention to whether the medicine reduces lactation. If so, you need to be prepared for this.
Non-pharmacy means
The period of breastfeeding is the best timeremember about alternative medicine. No, we are not talking about homeopathy. 1. For colds and flu— Echinacea in tablets – invigorates the immune system, helps to cope with the virus.— Rinsing the nose with salt water helps well with a runny nose. As well as inhalations with mint and eucalyptus.— Glycerin and honey soothe a sore throat and calm a cough. 2. For thrush— Oddly enough, yogurt has softening properties.— Baths with tea tree oil. 3. In case of milk stagnation, apply cabbage leaves to the breast between feedings. 4. Hot pepper can help with migraines. But not in food. Traditional medicine advises using pepper nasally – put a couple of grains in each nostril. This helps to dilate blood vessels and improve blood circulation in the brain. Important! Herbs can be completely unsafe for a child. Their effect on the baby during breastfeeding has not been properly studied. Doctors confidently recommend only echinacea, fenugreek, fennel, chamomile and ginger. But antibiotics are not as harmful as is commonly believed. You may notice some side effects of their action on the child, for example, diarrhea. But all this will stop as soon as you stop taking the medication.
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