Can Pregnant Women Use Heat Patch When Breastfeeding?

Author: Kongdy Patch

Date: 12 23，2022

Many people must know the heat patch. It is a regular accessory for many women with cold palaces. People also use heat patches to help keep warm when the weather is too cold. In addition, some people with back pain also like to use heat patches to relieve symptoms. Although there are many benefits of heat patch, not everyone is suitable for it. Can pregnant women use heat patch during breastfeeding?

The heat patch has the functions of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, warming menstrual flow and relieving pain, harmonizing qi and blood, and comprehensively regulating the female reproductive system. It can also be used by breastfeeding women.

Generally, the hospital will send a heat patch to the postpartum woman, so that the mother can stick it on the abdomen to make it warm and comfortable, but it should not be directly attached to the skin, but should be attached to the clothes. The heat patch is very convenient to use, tear off the top layer of thin paper, and then stick it on the navel, outside the clothes, not sticking to the skin, then it will heat slowly and last for more than 8 hours.

Although the heat patch can be used during breastfeeding, it will generally not have much impact, but if the leg cramps are severe and the knee pain is severe, it is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations to find out whether it is caused by rheumatic diseases, and keep warm at ordinary times. And don't hold the baby for a long time, you can apply heat and stimulate the feet to relieve symptoms.

Calcium deficiency may also cause pain and discomfort in the waist and legs during breastfeeding. In order to relieve the discomfort, you can use a heat patch, but it is best to check. If it is calcium deficiency, it is best to add a little calcium, which can better relieve symptoms. Pregnant women, remember that although the heat patch is easy to use, you should also pay attention to avoid burns, and do not use it too frequently.