Our human body has its own temperature, and the temperature measured at different times and in different parts will generally vary. The arch area has the highest temperature, while the oral area has the lowest. Sometimes, due to special circumstances, the body temperature may rise and there may be a brief fever. Below, we will introduce the temperature of lactating women.
1、 Does 37 degrees Celsius count as fever during lactation
1. The normal range for body temperature is: oral sublingual temperature is 37.0 (ranging from 36.3 to 37.2), rectal temperature is 36.5 to 37.7 (0.3-0.5 higher than oral temperature), and axillary temperature is 36.0 to 37.0 (0.3-0.5 lower than oral temperature).
2. But if the temperature difference between 37.6 degrees and the critical value is not far, the following physiological factors should also be considered: changes in human body temperature within a day: the lowest is around 4 o'clock in the morning and the highest is at 6 o'clock in the afternoon. Therefore, measuring an oral temperature of 37.5 ℃ in the morning can be considered as fever, but not necessarily at night. The "normal body temperature" of different people can differ by about 0.4 ℃. Women before menopause experience regular temperature changes during their ovulation cycle.
2、 How to deal with fever during lactation
1. You should wear a mask while breastfeeding
It is best for mothers to wear masks when breastfeeding their babies. Although bacteria or viruses cannot be transmitted to the baby through breast milk, it is important to avoid transmitting cold viruses or bacteria to the baby through breathing and droplets as much as possible.
2. Pay attention to washing hands carefully
Mothers should also pay attention to personal hygiene, as their hands will inevitably come into contact with their babies. Therefore, mothers who have a cold should wash their hands frequently, wash their hands thoroughly, and then come into contact with their babies' clothing or skin.
3. Supplement water and pay attention to nutrition
In order to keep breast milk flowing smoothly, mothers with colds should consume more water than usual Meanwhile, pay attention to nutritional supplementation. If you have a fever during lactation, you cannot take antipyretic drugs to treat it because antipyretic drugs can be carried into the breast milk, which can have side effects on the baby.
The above content is about the knowledge of fever during lactation. If it is indeed a fever, medication should not be taken. Drink plenty of water and rest carefully. If it is not possible, go to the hospital for medical treatment. Do not self medicate because medication will be given to the baby with breast milk. Personal hygiene is also important. Physical cooling can be used for low-grade fever, and the effect is good.
