Can I breastfeed if I have heat stroke during breastfeeding?

The weather is hot in the summer, and many people will suffer from heatstroke if they are not careful, especially those with weak constitutions. Postpartum women are one of the main causes, because their constitutions are relatively weak after giving birth and because they are in the breastfeeding period. However, it will be fine if you just pay a little attention. If a breastfeeding mother does not take any medication containing antibiotics after suffering from heatstroke, she can continue breastfeeding and it will not have any effect on the fetus. This article introduces the relevant content in this regard, let’s take a look.

Can a breastfeeding mother breastfeed if she has heat stroke?

If mothers suffer from heatstroke while breastfeeding, they can continue breastfeeding unless they take antibiotics. After suffering from heatstroke during the breastfeeding period, if the patient is not properly cared for and has physical factors, it is easy to develop symptoms such as colds, fevers, tonsillitis, vomiting and diarrhea. At this time, oral antibiotics may be required for treatment. Antibiotics will enter the baby's body through breast milk and will have a certain impact on the baby's physical health. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not breastfeed your baby immediately after taking antibiotics for heatstroke during breastfeeding, and wait one or two days after stopping the medication before continuing breastfeeding.

What to do if you get heatstroke during breastfeeding

If the mother does not develop serious complications such as cerebral edema, heart failure, acute renal failure, respiratory failure, shock, etc. after suffering from heatstroke during breastfeeding, she can take oral antipyretic drugs for treatment, or lower the body temperature through physical methods, keep the environment ventilated and cool, drink plenty of water and rest more.

In short, if a breastfeeding mother suffers from heatstroke, she can still continue breastfeeding. During the breastfeeding period, whether it is heatstroke or other diseases, you must tell the doctor that you are still breastfeeding when receiving treatment, so that the doctor will pay attention when using medication for treatment. This will prevent the doctor from using medicine without knowing it and harming the baby.