Question
A mother who has given birth naturally and is currently in the postpartum period has a breastfeeding baby who has been coughing for a week. She wants to know if she can give the baby antibiotics, and whether she herself can take antibiotics.
Answer
According to the description, if the cough is accompanied by yellow phlegm, this usually indicates inflammation. If the symptoms are severe, it may be necessary to use antibiotics that are harmless to children. However, since she is in the postpartum period, it is advisable to consult the attending physician first in such a situation, to determine the dosage and timing of the medication based on her physical condition. At the same time, she can also take some lung-cleaning expectorant medications, such as syrup-type drugs.