During lactation, women undergo significant physical and psychological changes. During this period, women are more susceptible to various diseases, including urinary tract infections during lactation, which can have a significant impact on both mother and baby. So, what should we do about urinary tract infections during lactation?
If urinary tract infections occur during lactation, due to the special nature of this period, there are more areas to pay attention to in treatment compared to general urinary tract infections. It is generally recommended to use medication for treatment, but it is still best to go to the hospital for examination and treatment. Urinary tract infections during lactation require medical attention to the urology department. In clinical practice, this condition is very common, and it is necessary to improve urine routine, urine bacterial culture, and drug sensitivity.
Urinary tract infections during lactation may be caused by consuming relatively high nutrient milk or blocked breast milk, leading to internal heat and a high incidence of inflammation. So the diet should still be light and drink plenty of water. When inflammation is too severe, traditional Chinese medicine treatment can be considered, which has a relatively small impact on the baby.
Mothers who experience urinary tract infections during lactation should not have too much psychological burden. They should maintain a calm mindset, drink plenty of water to ensure adequate rest, pay attention to keeping the external genitalia clean, use diluted salt water for cleaning, avoid holding urine, and avoid eating stimulating foods. They should also eat some foods that are too nourishing. During lactation, mothers must pay more attention to their health to prevent the occurrence of various infections.
