Breastfeeding mothers are very worried that they will get sick, because taking medicine after getting sick will have an impact on breastfeeding. Some mothers accidentally catch a cold and have a fever. After catching a cold and a fever, they find that their milk supply decreases. As a result, every time they feed their children, their children may not have enough to drink. What should I do if my milk supply decreases after a fever?

What should I do if my milk supply decreases after a fever?

Fever will reduce the water content in the body and lead to a decrease in milk supply. You can increase the amount of milk supply. Generally, insufficient milk is mainly caused by malnutrition, overwork, lack of sleep or mental stress. There are many ways to increase milk. First of all, the mother should be in a happy mood, not overworked, pay attention to rest, and drink more soups such as rib soup, pig's trotter soup, chicken soup, etc. , you can also take "raw milk", "Ruquan granules", decoction or acupuncture to increase milk supply, and the child must suck more to produce more milk.

Will a cold during breastfeeding cause less milk?

A cold during breastfeeding will not affect milk production. Milk production is related to the mother’s usual diet, sleep, and daily life, and The mother's physical fitness is also related. If you catch a cold while breastfeeding, it is recommended that you take medicine under the guidance of a doctor to avoid affecting the baby.

Don't face the baby while breastfeeding when you have a cold. Pay attention to protect the baby. At this time, the baby's The resistance is relatively low to avoid infection. Pregnant women should arrange their diet and daily life appropriately, keep their mood comfortable, avoid overwork, get enough sleep, and drink more chicken soup, fish soup, and ribs.

The decrease in mother’s milk after a fever is directly related to lack of rest, child illness, etc. If you are sure that your fever is caused by poor health, you can eat some nutritious food first. , see if it can help the child recover slowly. Let me remind you that the amount of breast milk you feed is directly related to your child.