Whether or not you can breastfeed with a low-grade fever while breastfeeding has to do with the cause of the low-grade fever. If the low fever is caused by the common cold or sore throat, breastfeeding is allowed. If the flu is causing the low fever, breastfeeding the baby is generally not recommended.
Axillary body temperature is usually between 36 and 37.2°C. Low fever is defined as an axillary temperature of more than 37.2°C under 38°C. There are more causes of low fever, such as common cold or sore throat caused by low fever, you can breastfeed your baby. Breast milk is richer in nutrients and contains certain antibodies that can increase the baby’s resistance.
Low fever caused by influenza virus is generally not recommended to breastfeed your baby. This is because influenza is more pathogenic and contagious. If you breastfeed your baby, you may infect your baby.
Low fever during breastfeeding, it is recommended to pay attention to life and dietary adjustments, but also pay close attention to the axillary temperature changes, if necessary, go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor with medication, can promote the recovery of the disease.