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Cold during breastfeeding
Hi doctor.my baby is 2months old now ..I'm feeling light throat pain from yesterday that could be a sign of cold.can i take medicine during breastfeeding will that effect my baby.. which medicine is safe during breastfeeding for cold . please help me
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helo...dont worry ...your 2month old can be continued on breast feeding ...You can take cetrizine tablet for cold..its safe...and maintain hygene during breast feeding like washing hands..wearing mask
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watch for fast breathing (60breaths/min),difficulty breathing in infant...watch for fever nd feeding difficulty if any
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continue breast feeding with hand hygene,following precautions by wearing mask..avoid crowding , and keeping the baby in properly ventilated area
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
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13 yrs exp
Vadodara
Medicine is usually suggested by a Physician.
But yes majority medicines dont have a major side effects and can be given with continued breastfeeding.
-Continue breastfeeding and wear mask at that period
-Avoid overhandling the child
-Hand washing with soap water before handling the child
-Social distancing (avoid going nearby to child when sleeping)
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