What plaster should I wear during breastfeeding? Full analysis of safety choices and precautions
Breastfeeding women are prone to low back pain, joint discomfort and other problems due to hormonal changes, fatigue from carrying a baby, etc. However, the use of plasters needs to be done with extreme caution. The following is a collection of security guidelines and hot discussions based on hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Top 5 hot topics in the use of plasters during lactation

| Ranking | question | Search volume (10,000 times) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can I use plaster during breastfeeding? | 28.5 |
| 2 | Effects of plaster ingredients on breast milk | 19.2 |
| 3 | Can I breastfeed after applying plaster for low back pain? | 15.7 |
| 4 | List of prohibited traditional Chinese medicine plasters during lactation | 12.4 |
| 5 | Children's antipyretic patch breastfeeding alternative | 8.9 |
2. Recommended ingredients for safe plasters
According to the advice of obstetricians and gynecologists, the following ingredients are relatively safe (avoid the breast area):
| Ingredient type | Representative medicine | Applicable symptoms | Usage suggestions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl salicylate | Partial bruise plaster | muscle soreness | ≤1 patch per day |
| Menthol | Cooling plaster | mild joint pain | Avoid broken skin |
| Capsaicin | Thermal patch | cold pain | Wash hands after use |
3. List of absolutely prohibited ingredients
| Dangerous ingredients | Potential risks | Common products |
|---|---|---|
| Camphor | May cause hemolysis in infants | Tiger bone ointment, some rheumatism patches |
| borneol | Affect breast milk secretion | Blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing plasters |
| lead | Risk of heavy metal poisoning | Traditional black plaster |
4. Top 3 popular alternatives
Safe alternatives that have been discussed more recently among mother groups:
| method | Implementation points | Effect duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hot compress method | Hot water bottle + towel wrap around 40℃ | 2-3 hours |
| acupressure | Focus on pressing Weizhong and Houxi points | 4-6 hours |
| Breastfeeding yoga | Cat-cow pose, baby stretch | long term improvement |
5. Summary of Expert Suggestions
1.Principles of use:Give priority to physical therapy, and when medication is necessary, choose a single-ingredient external patch.
2.Time control:It is recommended to apply it immediately after feeding and remove it 1 hour before the next feeding.
3.Part taboos:Absolutely avoid use on breasts, abdomen and other areas that may come into contact with babies
4.Exception handling:If skin redness or itching occurs, stop using it immediately and rinse with water.
6. User test cases
| Symptoms | use product | days of use | Feedback results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postpartum low back pain | Microwave physiotherapy patch (drug-free type) | 7 days | Pain relief 60% |
| wrist tenosynovitis | Sports muscle patch | 3 days | Improve baby holding stability |
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from X month X day to X month X day, 2023, integrating Baidu index, Weibo hot search, mother community discussion and other channel information. Please follow your doctor's advice for specific medication. Individuals vary greatly during lactation. It is recommended to consult an obstetrician or pharmaceutical expert before use.
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