1, can I take cold medicine for a cold in confinement? You can eat. If the lying-in woman catches a cold during confinement, she can take medicine. Only by taking medicine on time according to the doctor's advice can the cold get better faster without affecting her physical recovery and baby feeding. Maternal women can choose some less irritating cold medicines, such as Ganmao Granules, Shuanghuanglian, Banlangen and Vitamin C Yinqiao Tablets, which have little effect on breast milk. If you have a bad cold, you need to listen to your doctor's antibiotics.

2, it should be noted that during the period of maternal cold, whether taking medicine or not, it is not appropriate to feed the baby, so as not to infect the baby.

Second, what should I do if I catch a cold in confinement?

1, eat more nutritious food.

When I am sick, I often have no appetite to eat, which is not good for my mother and baby. Therefore, to eat more nutritious foods, you can eat citrus fruits and juices, such as oranges, oranges and grapefruit, as well as a lot of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C.

2. Drink more water and have more rest.

If your mother has symptoms of fever, sneezing and runny nose after catching a cold, you must drink plenty of water to replenish the lost water for your body. It is suggested that drinking more hot water is more effective, and a thermos bottle filled with hot water is placed beside the bed, with at least one large cup per hour. In addition, when you have a cold, you should rest more, obey the needs of your body, and go to bed when you feel tired.

3, nasal congestion: nasal paste+physiological saline nasal drops

If a cold has symptoms of nasal congestion, it is recommended to lie down and sleep with two pillows to raise your head, which can relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion and help you breathe. Nasal patches are also very useful. They are easy to buy in medical hospitals. Gently dilate the nasal cavity to make breathing smoother. Or you can use normal saline nasal drops, which is safe without drugs.

4. Take drugs properly

When the cold gets worse or can't be relieved, you need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment immediately. You need to explain to the doctor that you are in puerperium or lactation, and the doctor will prescribe some medicines that can be taken according to the actual situation.