Question
After a newborn takes cephalosporin antibiotics, will there be any issues if the mother eats alcohol-infused eggs and continues to breastfeed?
Answer
According to the mother’s description, although she did not consume alcohol directly, the alcohol-infused eggs may contain a small amount of alcohol. Alcohol may pass through the milk to the baby. When using cephalosporin antibiotics containing the methenamine thiazole side chain, such as cefmenoxime, cefoperazone, ceftezole, and cefmetazole, a disulfiram reaction may occur, leading to symptoms such as laryngeal edema, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, and even shock. However, not all cephalosporin antibiotics will cause this reaction. It is recommended to consult with the attending physician to understand the type of cephalosporin antibiotic being used and to decide whether to continue breastfeeding based on medical advice.