During the entire period of breastfeeding, women are encouraged to eat fully, avoid drinking alcohol and taking most medicines. But what if you have to break the last part of the recommendations willy-nilly? No one is immune from illness and sickness. In winter, we are cured by colds and viral infections, and in the summer, the number of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract increases. Diarrhea in a nursing mother - a phenomenon is not so rare, so consider in more detail, than to treat this disease and whether it is possible to breast-feed with diarrhea.
Diarrhea in lactation: can I breastfeed?
Diarrhea with breastfeeding is a rather unpleasant thing. First, the condition of the nursing mother worsens, her body is dehydrated. Secondly, many women are justly afraid that a baby can get sick by getting an infection through breast milk. However, we forget that in any disease, the body produces antibodies to the causative agents of the disease, which together with the mother's milk is received by the child. Therefore, many pediatricians and breastfeeding consultants do not prohibit breastfeeding during diarrhea and even on the contrary welcome.
And yet diarrhea during lactation can be very dangerous, especially if it is caused by a viral infection or dangerous microorganisms. Therefore, if there is vomiting and high fever in the nursing mother in addition to diarrhea, it is best to see a doctor right away. Perhaps, he will advise briefly to stop breastfeeding.
Treatment of diarrhea during lactation
Like most diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea is treated, first of all, by diet. From the diet of nursing mothers, fresh fruits and vegetables, fried, sharp and salty foods, spices, sweets and milk must be excluded. But sour-milk products, on the contrary, are welcome. Replenish the loss of liquid - drink more water. And be sure to wash your hands before you approach the baby!
Of course, before taking medication, nursing mother should consult a doctor. However, if there is no such possibility, then with diarrhea during lactation you can cope with the help of safe and effective means: activated carbon, Sorbex, Carbolen, Smekty. Water-salt balance will help restore Regidron.
You can use folk remedies for diarrhea for nursing:
- pomegranate crusts (brew like tea);
- decoction of the bark of oak;
- berries cherry (brewed or dried);
- rice broth;
- Peppermint (tablespoon of herbs pour boiling water and insist 30 minutes Drink 3-4 times daily before meals).
And of course, try to be less nervous: it is known that diarrhea in nursing mothers often arises on the nerves.