After having a baby, the new mother is absorbed completely in looking after the newborn. However, a new mother also needs to understand the changes her body undergoes not just for her well being, but also for the baby’s. When a woman is breastfeeding, she should refrain from consuming alcohol or smoking. In addition, take OTC cold medicine should also be avoided.
Whatever the new mother eats or drinks also gets passed on to the baby, albeit in small amounts. So, if a woman is suffering from a cold, she should not take any medication without first checking with her doctor. It is possible that the medication she takes could be harmful to the newborn.
