The best treatment of viral diseases is their prevention. But if it was not possible to protect herself, and the nursing mother was sick, we urgently need to start treatment. And it is not necessary to leave breastfeeding at all. In most cases, viral diseases are not an excuse for weaning the baby from the breast.
But in order to be sure of the correctness of their actions and for the correct purpose of treatment, it is necessary to consult a doctor, preferably one that supports breastfeeding. He will prescribe medications compatible with lactation, whereas doctors who do not have sufficient knowledge of breastfeeding, can advise you to stop feeding.
Antiviral drugs for nursing mothers
As for antiviral drugs for nursing, there are quite a lot of them for today. The fact is that in the overwhelming majority the inscription in the instruction on the prohibition during pregnancy and breastfeeding often speaks only of the fact that the given medicine has not been globally investigated and tested on volunteers. This procedure is quite lengthy and expensive, so manufacturers prefer to limit themselves to a ban, "just in case."
In reality, these medicines can have long-term clinical histories in the activity of doctors and lactation consultants, and their administration is quite acceptable when lactating. In addition, there are independent studies conducted by WHO and other competent organizations, during which the safety of an antiviral agent for breastfeeding has been demonstrated.
If there are doubts, one can always turn to GW advisors who have directories on the use of medications, including antiviral drugs, when lactating.
Most drugs are allowed to breastfeed under the condition of a short-term course of treatment. But with breastfeeding, you should always weigh the benefits for the mother and the risk for the baby. Acute diseases are treated with a minimum of medications, whereas chronic diseases, aggravated during the lactation period, complicate the choice. But a competent doctor will always find a way out even from the most difficult situation. For example, you can try to treat an exacerbation of homeopathy, aromatherapy and herbal medicine.
What antiviral drugs are allowed to breastfeed?
Most often the nursing mothers are prescribed the following antiviral drugs: Viferon, Grippferon and homeopathic Oscillococcinum. It should be borne in mind that their effectiveness is high only at the initial stage of the disease or for preventive purposes.
At their reception there is a risk of occurrence of allergic reactions at the child and mother, and such by-effects as excitability, disturbances of work of GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT and others.
To reduce the temperature of lactating in normal dosages, Paracetamol and Ibuprofen are allowed. But with Aspirin and Analgin you need to be very careful. If you want to cure a runny nose, you can use Pinasol, Salin, aquamaris or Humer.
If you have "popped out" herpes, keep in mind that most antiviral drugs to treat this sore when breastfeeding is prohibited. For example, the instructions to Acyclovir state that during the treatment of herpes, breastfeeding should be discontinued.
How to protect the child from infection?
If there are no contraindications to continued breastfeeding, care should be taken to protect it from infection by airborne droplets. During feeding, you need to wear a cotton-gauze dressing, iron it every 1.5-2 hours, regularly ventilate the room in which you are with the child.