How to treat throat during lactation

The lactating mothers are extremely vulnerable and sensitive. Not surprisingly, many young mothers have become a target for colds, suffer from rhinitis and sore throat. Doctors do not recommend to abandon breastfeeding in the period of the disease, as along with the milk woman giving the baby antibodies that protect it from disease. Nursing mother can be treated for a sore throat, without interrupting the lactation period, using a secure means that is compatible with the feeding of the baby.

In order to avoid any serious medication, you should begin treatment at the first signs of a cold. If a nursing mother beginning of sore throat, you should regularly to do medical rinse. Effective solution to rinse, with disinfecting properties can be prepared from one tablet "Furatsilinom". The pill is diluted in 150 ml of warm water, and the resulting solution is used for gargling 2-3 times a day.

In the absence of "Furatsilinom" solution can be prepared from baking soda, salt, and iodine components that are always at hand for any hostess. In a glass of warm water should dissolve a pinch of baking soda, half a teaspoon of sea or cooking salt, and then add a solution of a few drops of iodine. This rinse is absolutely harmless for the baby, but its effectiveness is time-tested.

Excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and some medicinal herbs – chamomile, calendula, mother and stepmother, succession, eucalyptus. Lactation, care should be taken to use products that contain sage, as it may adversely affect the amount of milk. Decoction of chamomile and calendula can safely be used for rinsing. Regular rinsing with chamomile can cure a sore throat even starting. Useful for lactating mothers and inhalation by decoctions of herbs.

Before bedtime for the treatment of sore throat recommended to drink hot milk with a small amount of soda and butter. Jam nursing mothers is not recommended since it may cause an allergic reaction in the baby.

During illness all contacts with the child must occur with observance of security measures: the mother should wear protective gauze bandage, regular hand washing, use of disinfectants for cleaning, and regularly ventilate the apartment. All this will help to protect the child from illness. The preventive measures must be observed until recovery. If recovery does not occur, it is necessary to consult a doctor who will prescribe a medication compatible with breastfeeding.