All people need to protect their health and fear various diseases. Indeed, even a commonplace cold at first glance can turn out to be much more serious consequences due to serious complications. This is especially true for women bearing a baby under the heart. After all, for them, any ailment is many times more dangerous, since it can affect the development of the fetus in the womb. Also, special precautions should be observed and nursing mothers. Do not ignore even a common cold. But what to do if a future or nursing mother nevertheless managed to catch a cold?
Of course, the first thing you need to do is contact your doctor. Only he can recommend exactly the drug that can be taken without fear. It is completely unacceptable to rely solely on the opinions of relatives, friends, as well as on advice from the Internet. All of these sources are highly unreliable. However, even if the drug was prescribed by a specialist, it is still necessary to carefully read the instructions. One of the drugs that are usually prescribed by doctors when there are signs of colds is Oscillococcinum. When breastfeeding, as well as pregnancy, it is generally considered harmless. But is it really so?
This remedy belongs to a series of homeopathic remedies. It is made on the basis of extracts from the heart, as well as the liver of the Barbarian duck. The drug Oscillococcinum is available, the use of which we will consider below, in the form of granules. The package is a pencil case containing 1 gram of the drug. This dosage is very convenient, as it is designed for just one use. Granules completely dissolve in the tongue and have a pleasant taste, which is especially important when using the medicine in young children.
This drug can be prescribed not only during pregnancy. Oscillococcinum during lactation can also be used as a medicine or as a prophylactic in case of an increased risk of the disease. It does not greatly affect the structure and taste of breast milk. However, the full effect of the drug in this case has not been studied, therefore, it should be used with extreme caution. And this applies not only to the Oscillococcinum remedy. When breastfeeding, the entire mother’s diet should be tailored to the baby so that he eats properly and fully, and also receives the necessary amount of vitamins and minerals. All this is very important for the proper development of the child and the formation of his primary immunity. Therefore, strictly follow the dosage, and also monitor the baby's reaction to feeding during the treatment with this drug.
The number and volume of granules used depends on what stage of the disease the patient is at. If we are talking only about prevention, then 1 pencil case once a week will be enough. It is possible to use Oscillococcinum when breastfeeding in order to protect against flu and other colds, but also with extreme caution. Leading gynecologists and obstetricians argue that in such an important period of a woman’s life, just like during pregnancy, you should not abuse drugs. If the patient has already noticed the appearance of such signs of the disease as body aches, physical weakness, chills, sore throat and discomfort in the sinuses (dryness, burning), then granules should be taken 2 or 3 times a day, 1 gram each a mandatory break of at least 6 hours.
Tests of the drug “Oscillococcinum” during breastfeeding did not reveal any pronounced negative results. However, this area of effect of the drug has not yet been fully studied. Therefore, all expectant and lactating mothers should first identify a tendency to allergic reactions to individual components of the Oscillococcinum preparation.