Treatment for Cough Without Phlegm During Lactation

Question

I’ve been coughing for four days now during lactation. For the first two days, there was no phlegm, but today I have some yellow phlegm, not much. It’s been four months since I started lactating. I haven’t taken any medication today, can I change my baby’s diapers? The lung X-rays were normal, and the urine test showed a mycoplasma infection. Is it cough caused by the infection?

Answer

The yellow phlegm indicates a bacterial infection. There’s no major issue with changing your baby’s diapers, but try to avoid close contact with your child after feeding to prevent transmission. Based on your description, I suggest you discontinue breastfeeding for a few days and take antibiotics as prescribed by an internal medicine doctor to suppress the infection. Drink plenty of water and rest more during these days. These are the suggestions for the question ‘How to treat a cough without phlegm during lactation?’ I hope this helps you, and wish you a healthy recovery!