What to do if your gums are red and swollen during lactation

Red and swollen gums are very common in daily life. They are usually caused by inflammation and are accompanied by pain. If it happens under normal circumstances, perhaps taking some antipyretic medicines can help you recover quickly. However, if you encounter a similar situation during breastfeeding, you should not use medicines indiscriminately, as they may affect the baby's physical development. So, what should you do if your gums are red and swollen during breastfeeding? Let’s look at the solution below.

1. I made an appointment with a dentist and after checking my gums, I found that they were very swollen and painful. I did a blood test later and the white blood cell count was slightly high. The doctor told me to eat a light diet and prescribed Niuhuang Jiedu Pills and Qingkailing for treatment. No antibiotics were used.

2. After returning home, take the medicine honestly. During this period, do not eat spicy and irritating foods that may easily cause indigestion. Drink more water to keep bowel movements smooth. It doesn't taste good at all, but I have no choice but to keep eating it in order to get better faster.

3. Eat more vegetables and fruits containing vitamin C, such as cabbage, apples, pears, etc. Vitamin C can increase the body's resistance, treat swollen and bleeding gums, gum ulcers, loose teeth, and prevent and treat anemia. If there is heavy bleeding or symptoms of anemia, you should also eat more iron-rich foods to help replenish your blood.

Therefore, for breastfeeding mothers, there is no need to worry too much about what to do if the gums are swollen and painful due to inflammation during breastfeeding. Because a reasonable diet arrangement in daily life can improve the symptoms of getting angry, and the dietary therapy will not affect the baby's breastfeeding. So breastfeeding mothers don’t need to worry too much.

What to eat when your gums swell and hurt during breastfeeding

1. Diet should clear away heat and expel fire

Postpartum mothers should eat light food. Avoid spicy, fried, greasy food, or irritating foods such as chili peppers and spicy seasonings. Eat less or no hot condiments, such as pepper, fennel, etc., as these things can easily cause getting a sore throat.

2. Don’t eat fire-clearing powder

Because the mother needs to breastfeed the baby, it is best not to take some heat-clearing medicines, and should not eat too much cold food. What medicine is good for swollen and painful gums caused by inflammation during breastfeeding? For this, it is best to see a doctor to confirm what kind of condition you have so as to determine whether to use medication. Mothers need to be reminded that they must not take medicines such as Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets indiscriminately, because such laxatives contain ingredients such as rhubarb and artificial bezoar.

3. Drink more boiled water and eat more fruits and vegetables

During the lactation period, it is recommended to drink more boiled water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and have a reasonable nutritional balance. You can also drink more pork rib soup and fish soup, which will improve your milk production.