The recovery period of a woman after the birth of a child can be complicated by the appearance of postpartum cystitis. Even if you were familiar with this problem earlier - forget all the medications you use, because cystitis in breastfeeding (GV) requires special treatment.
Causes of cystitis after childbirth:
- trauma to the bladder;
- non-observance of hygiene rules;
- postpartum measures (insertion of a catheter or application of a cold warmer);
- early infection.
Treatment of cystitis in lactation
Since the nursing mother is responsible not only for herself, but also for the health of the baby, treatment of cystitis during lactation should be done with extreme caution. Most drugs that are recommended for fighting infection are not suitable for lactating mothers. This group includes practically all antibacterial drugs of a wide spectrum of action, for example: nolycin, palyn, furagin and tsifran.
In the treatment of cystitis during lactation with drugs monoral and furadonin - breastfeeding for a certain time will have to stop. The time of action of active substances takes about 24 hours, during which the child is recommended to feed a special infant formula for newborns .
Typically, for the treatment of cystitis in breast-feeding appoint kanefron . The medicine includes natural ingredients that do not have toxic effects and, as a rule, are not dangerous for the health of the child. Note that even with the use of a herbal preparation, you must carefully monitor the condition of the baby. The child may well have an allergy to seemingly quite harmless medicinal herbs.
In any case, when suspected of having cystitis, it is necessary to pass the appropriate tests, and to take specific actions after the final diagnosis has been made. Admission of any medication during breastfeeding should be prescribed only by the attending physician. Self-treatment with even "permitted" methods can lead to irreversible consequences for your child's health.