Can postpartum infection be breastfed
Release time : 04/24/2025 09:30:02
Women are prone to illness after childbirth because their bodies are extremely weak, so they need to supplement more nutrients.
When the reproductive tract is infected by a pathogen, a puerperal infection breaks out.
Can a puerperal infection be breastfed? What is a puerperal infection, and what are the nursing care measures for it? Let's learn more from the mother's encyclopedia. The postpartum period, or the recovery phase following childbirth, usually lasts around six weeks. During this time, the female body undergoes a series of changes, including uterine contractions, lochia discharge, and mammary gland lactation. However, complications can sometimes occur during this stage, one of which is "puerperal infection." * * What is a puerperal infection?** A puerperal infection refers to an infection in the reproductive tract or surrounding tissues due to various reasons after childbirth. This type of infection can occur in the perineum, vagina, uterine incision, or other areas. The cause may be bacterial, viral, or other microbial invasion. * * Causes of puerperal infection:** 1. * Surgical operations**: Incisions made during cesarean section surgery may lead to wound infections. 2. * Sanitary conditions**: Unclean environments and poor hygiene habits may increase the risk of infection. 3. * Reduced resistance**: After childbirth, the body needs time to recover; if this period is not fully rested and recovered, the body's resistance may decrease, making it easier to get infected. 4. * * Other factors**: Conditions such as diabetes and immune diseases may also increase the risk of puerperal infection. * * Nursing care measures for puerperal infection:** 1. * Seek medical attention promptly**: If you notice signs of infection, seek treatment immediately to receive appropriate treatment. 2. * Maintain local cleanliness**: Wash affected areas with warm water according to doctor's advice, avoiding irritating cleaning agents. 3. * Avoid sexual activity**: Avoid sexual intercourse until the infection is completely healed to prevent exacerbation or transmission to others. 4. * * Monitor symptoms**: Pay close attention to any abnormal symptoms, such as fever, redness, swelling, and increased secretions, and report them to the doctor in a timely manner. 5. * * Follow doctor's instructions**: Complete antibiotic treatment and other necessary nursing measures as directed by the doctor. 6. * Maintain good lifestyle habits**: Maintain a balanced diet, adequate rest, and moderate exercise to enhance the body's immunity. In summary, although puerperal infection is a serious health issue, through timely treatment and correct nursing, most cases can be effectively controlled and recover.
Can a woman breastfeed after having a mastitis? After the onset of mastitis, the body has already been compromised. Therefore, treatment is necessary. However, since the baby is present, not all medications are suitable for the mother. So, does breastfeeding after mastitis occur? Since mastitis is a gynecological condition, it is essential to actively use antibiotics for anti-inflammatory treatment.
During the puerperium period, when there is infection, it is necessary to use antibiotics that do not affect breastfeeding.
Under this premise, breastfeeding can continue.
Postpartum infection presents with more pronounced symptoms of fever, necessitating intravenous administration of anti-inflammatory and antipyretic medications, which will subside the condition. At this time, breastfeeding is temporarily not possible.
During breastfeeding, fever may be detrimental to the recovery of adults and has minimal impact on children. However, caution is advised when administering medications.
Because of the puerperal infection, milk is not infectious, so you can breastfeed. This assumes that no medications have been discontinued during breastfeeding.
Because puerperal infection may require antibiotics, if the medication affects the baby, the doctor will inform you to stop breastfeeding.
What is postpartum infection? I believe many people do not have a clear understanding of it. If those with postpartum infection do not pay attention to it, then it may be close to death.
First, let's understand what is a puerperal infection.
Puerperal infection is caused by local and systemic inflammatory reactions due to infections in the reproductive tract during childbirth and the postnatal period.
The incidence rate ranges from 1% to 7.2%.
It is one of the four main causes of death among new mothers.
The main cause is postpartum infections, but also includes other infections and fever outside the postpartum reproductive tract, such as urinary tract infections, mastitis and upper respiratory tract infections.
There are many types of pathogens that cause puerperal infections, such as streptococci, Escherichia coli and anaerobic bacteria, which are more common.
The incidence of mixed infections by endogenous anaerobic bacteria and anaerobic bacteria is gradually increasing.
The body's response to invading pathogens depends on the type, number, virulence of the pathogen and the body's own immunity.
Female reproductive organs have certain defensive functions.
Any factor that affects the maternal reproductive system and systemic defense functions is conducive to the invasion and reproduction of pathogens, such as anemia, malnutrition, various chronic diseases such as liver dysfunction, pregnancy complicated with heart disease and diabetes, etc., and infection before intercourse.
Are symptoms of puerperal infection present during the woman's postpartum period? How can a definite diagnosis be made? Let's first understand the symptoms of puerperal infection. The symptoms of puerperal infection mainly include the following: 1. Fever: The most common symptom is an increase in body temperature. 2. Changes in lochia (the discharge from the uterus after childbirth): If the amount of lochia is increased, its color darkens, or it has a bad smell, it may indicate an infection. 3. Abdominal pain: Pain due to uterine contractions may worsen. 4. An increase in vaginal discharge: Vaginal discharge that becomes thicker, darker, or has a bad smell. 5. Redness, pain, or increased discharge in the breasts: These could be symptoms of mastitis. 6. General symptoms: Fatigue, loss of appetite, headache, etc. 7. Urinary system problems: including frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. 8. Infection of wounds: such as incisions made during caesarean section or abdominal surgery. 9. Lymph node enlargement: Sometimes, you can feel enlarged lymph nodes under the neck or under the armpit. If you suspect that you have a puerperal infection, you should seek medical attention promptly to receive proper diagnosis and treatment. Doctors will usually determine whether there is an infection through questioning the history, physical examination, and necessary laboratory tests.
1. There is local burning pain, pain, falling sensation, purulent discharge, that irritates the urethra, causes frequent urination, wound infection, suture penetration into the mass tissue, and abscess formation.
2. Infection of endometritis and myomitis: mild fever, lochia, foul odor, abdominal pain and tenderness.
Severe fever, headache, chills and varying degrees of abdominal tenderness.
Pelvic inflammatory disease, fallopian tube inflammation: abscesses involving the fallopian tubes and abdominal cavity. High fever persists.
4. Infection of pelvic inflammation and peritonitis: Fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, distinctly tender abdomen with rebound tenderness, diarrhea, tenesmus, difficulty in urination.
If not treated promptly, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease may progress and result in infertility.
5. Thrombophlebitis Infection: Fever, chills, recurrent episodes with a duration of several weeks, and confirmation of pelvic connective tissue inflammation are not easy to achieve.
The lower limb has contact with a hard line, which can be explored using color Doppler.
During the postpartum period, proper care is crucial for preventing infections. The mother-to-be is indeed indispensable to her baby.
Once a mother becomes ill, it is indeed unfortunate, as it may affect the baby. Therefore, understanding the nursing measures for puerperal infection is crucial.
1. Prenatal health education, establish good personal hygiene habits and keep vulva clean.
2. Actively address vaginitis and vulvitis during pregnancy to reduce postpartum infections.
3. Correctly handle childbirth, strictly enforce operating procedures, adhere to sterile operations, reduce the number of anal examinations, and master the indications for anal examinations.
If there is any cause of puerperal infection, such as long labor and labor canal manipulation, it should be handled properly.
To effectively provide psychological care, we aim to alleviate patients' anxieties, fears, and the distress caused by separation from their mothers.
Ensure adequate sleep.
Severe infections, such as peritonitis, rest in bed and adopting a semi-recumbent position can also facilitate the drainage of inflammation and lochia.
Provide high-calorie, high-protein, and high-vitamin diets, and ensure adequate fluid intake.
Closely observe body temperature, lochia and pain and observe them.
8. Encourage and help mothers take care of their perineum and replace their perineum pads in time to improve comfort.
How to treat puerperal infection? If Bao's mother suffers from a puerperal infection, it is also unfavorable for the child's growth, so treatment should be carried out as soon as possible. But how to treat specific puerperal infections? Let's take a look together.
1. In general treatment, in the semi-recumbent position, pus flows into the Tao cavity, localizing it.
Eat high-protein, easily digestible foods, drink more water, supplement vitamins, and correct anemia and water-electrolyte disorders.
Fever is mainly based on physical cooling methods, and patients with high fever can be given medical treatment as appropriate.
Patients with severe disease should receive small amounts of fresh blood or plasma albumin to improve the immune system.
2. Medication Treatment: (1) Anti-infection treatment, with antibiotics being the first choice.
If necessary, perform bacterial culture and drug sensitivity tests, and apply the corresponding effective antibiotics.
At the same time, attention should be paid to the problems of aerobic bacteria, anaerobic bacteria and drug-resistant strains.
Critically ill patients can add drugs in a short period of time to improve the system and improve the body's emergency response capabilities.
(2) For women with a history of thromboembolic events, especially those at increased risk for thrombosis, anticoagulant therapy should be administered throughout pregnancy and APTT monitoring should be performed.
The medical information provided in this text is for reference only.
In case of discomfort, it is advised to seek immediate medical attention for accurate diagnosis and treatment.