What to do if a wasp has bitten a pregnant or breastfeeding woman

A wasp sting during pregnancy is not dangerous for the fetus, but the risk of development increases slightly allergic reaction in a woman. With a normal, adequate response of immunity to contact poison, local symptoms occur that do not require special treatment. An exception is cases in the presence of individual intolerance to aspen poison, a genetic predisposition.

Danger of being bitten during pregnancy

During a bite, a wasp injects poison under the skin that enters the systemic circulation. In places of its maximum concentration there is swelling, redness, pain, burning. Subsequently, all toxic substances are filtered, destroyed by the liver. It cleanses the blood, which continues to circulate in the body, eventually gets to the fetus. In this case, there is no danger to the condition or development of the baby.

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Bite wasp when breastfeeding is also not a danger to the baby. Components from the blood pass into breast milk, but before that they are thoroughly cleaned by the liver. Breastfeeding after a wasp sting can be carried out in 15 minutes, after the mother disinfects the wound, collects her thoughts and emotions.

The consequences of a wasp sting for pregnant women

After conception, the woman’s body undergoes many transformations. Hormonal changes reduce immunity, the protective functions of the body. The reaction to external, internal stimuli becomes more pronounced. An allergic reaction can be triggered even by those products, smells that were previously easily tolerated.

A wasp sting during pregnancy is dangerous with an allergic reaction of varying severity. The further actions of the woman depend on the clinical picture. In some cases, minimal first aid, in others you need to immediately call a specialist.

Whether a wasp sting is dangerous for pregnant women also depends on individual characteristics, a genetic predisposition, the presence or absence of antibodies to aspen poison. It is difficult to predict the reaction if the insect bites for the first or second time after a short period of time. In the first case, there is a likelihood of an allergic reaction due to the complete absence of antibodies, in the second - repeated exposure to the allergen, which also provokes an immune response.

The risk of pregnancy complications increases when a large dose of poison enters the body - it was bitten by several wasps, and also if the wasp stung in the neck, chest, face. In this case, the poison quickly enters the bloodstream, provokes laryngeal edema, general allergy symptoms.

What to do if a pregnant wasp was bitten

The rules for first aid for women during pregnancy are identical. It is necessary to disinfect the wound, neutralize the action of the poison. Immediately after an insect attack, if there is such a possibility, you need to suck out the poison, spit it out. Then they act on the basis of the situation - a wasp has bitten in nature, in the house, in the yard.

• Medical alcohol, ammonia.Wipe the sore spot for several minutes.
• Alcohol based tincture. Great for valerian, motherwort, glod, calendula. The tool not only disinfects, but also soothes.
• Soda paste. A little water is added to baking soda, applied to a sore spot until dry. Disinfects, stops inflammation, relieves itching.
• Water. Wash the wound under cold, warm water for several minutes.
• Vodka. Wipe with moistened cotton wool several times a day.
• Laundry soap. Foam, treat the affected skin, leave to dry.
• Toothpaste, shaving foam. It heals inflammation, pain, burning, cools, soothes, and disinfects. Stand for 5-15 minutes, rinse.
• Lemon juice. Has the ability to neutralize the effects of toxins. You can also wipe the site of the bite with a slice.
• Aloe. In the house where this plant grows, there is no better cure for a wasp sting. Cut the bottom leaf, sent for 3 minutes to the freezer. Cut along in half, applied to the wound, fixed with a band-aid. Juice calms, disinfects, heals.
• Ice cubes. Spread in cheesecloth, apply to the affected epidermis for 5 minutes. The tool quickly relieves swelling, swelling. Instead of ice, you can use a cold bottle of drink, meat from the freezer, fish, and frozen berries.
• Saliva. In the field, where there is nothing suitable, they use their own saliva, which is a natural antiseptic.

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Further actions depend on the general state of health, the complexity of the symptoms. If the reaction is limited to slight redness, this is enough for the wound to begin to heal. Painful symptoms disappear after 2-3 days, the epidermis is restored within a week.

Approved pharmacy drugs during pregnancy, feeding

The wasp bites rather painfully, leaves a mark for a couple more days. As it heals, itching begins to appear. Safe drugs will help to cope with this condition. The use of antihistamines, anti-allergic ointments is allowed only in emergency cases, only after consulting a specialist.

• Balm Asterisk. The composition of the ointment includes plant components, so that the product can be used during pregnancy. A large share is occupied by oils - eucalyptus, camphor, mint, cinnamon, cloves. As well as petroleum jelly, camphor, menthol, beeswax. The tool quickly calms, refreshes, anesthetizes. It is allowed to apply an unlimited number of times until persistent relief is felt.
• Menovazine. It is made in the form of ointment, solution. Composition of menthol, benzocaine, procaine. It has a pronounced analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory property. Relief comes almost immediately. It is allowed to apply up to 4 times per day. It does not cause side effects. The drug can be used during pregnancy, lactation.
• Calendula ointment. Acts on the basis of extracts, calendula flower extract. It has a lot of useful properties - it disinfects, anesthetizes, soothes, heals, disinfects. Apply to affected areas is allowed 4 times a day. Relief occurs after a day of use.

When using antihistamine ointments that are anti-allergic without special need, the fetus is more at risk than from wasp venom. If a wasp has bitten a nursing mother, you should also choose safe drugs, since the active components of specialized ointments pass into breast milk.

Serious complications

A strong allergic reaction after a bite during pregnancy is manifested by numerous rashes on the skin, expressed by edema. The most dangerous allergy, which provokes the occurrence of systemic side effects:

• Laryngeal edema, due to which there is a shortage of air, difficulty breathing.If emergency assistance is not provided, the pregnant woman runs the risk of dying.
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. It leads to dehydration, intoxication, a significant weakening of well-being.
• Change in blood pressure, arrhythmia. The situation is extremely dangerous for the fetus.
• Violation of coordination of movement, speech. Talks about a violation in the functioning of the nervous system, the brain.

There is dizziness, headache, loss of consciousness. With the development of a systemic reaction, you must immediately call an ambulance. Self-treatment is not allowed. This recommendation applies not only to women during pregnancy, but also to a bite during lactation.