Can a mother with a body temperature of 37.6°C breastfeed?
Apr 09, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Whether breastfeeding is possible at 37.6°C depends on the specific circumstances. A temperature of 37.6°C is considered a low-grade fever. If medication is used for treatment, breastfeeding is generally not recommended, as drug components may pass into breast milk and affect the baby. However, if no medication is used and physical methods are applied for treatment, breastfeeding is usually acceptable. Still, it's important to wear a mask while nursing to avoid transmitting any infection to the baby.
Whether breastfeeding is possible at a body temperature of 37.6°C depends on the specific circumstances and cannot be generalized.
1. Not recommended
Under normal conditions, a postpartum woman's axillary temperature ranges from 36.5°C to 37.2°C. A temperature of 37.6°C indicates a low-grade fever. If medication is used for treatment, breastfeeding is generally not recommended, as drug components may pass into breast milk and affect the baby.
2. May be acceptable
If no medication is used during a low-grade fever and only physical methods are applied for treatment, breastfeeding is usually acceptable. However, it is important to wear a mask while nursing to prevent potential transmission of infection to the baby.
In daily life, when experiencing a low-grade fever, it is advisable to promptly choose an appropriate treatment method based on individual circumstances to avoid adverse effects on breastfeeding.
