Is a wasp sting during pregnancy and breastfeeding dangerous?

Chemical composition inside and out

A bee's sting almost always, that is, in 99% of cases, remains on the skin.
And a wasp sting cannot remain on the skin in principle. And guided by this rule, you can find out who exactly stung - a bee or a wasp. They say that the wasp can sting again. In reality, she will have to accumulate poison, which will take not a single hour. The stinger is torn off from the bee's body, and therefore it dies. The wasp's sting is designed differently.

If we talk about poisons, they contain different components. The main allergen will be a special protein.

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The so-called mast cells are susceptible to the action of the protein. They produce histamine. Actually, any allergic reaction is the production of histamine in mast cells, and nothing more.

Let's say histamine enters the blood from the sting, or more precisely, from the sac of poison. Then the symptoms will resemble a real allergic reaction:

Redness will appear;
The vessels will dilate;
Pain and itching are also mandatory symptoms.

If the histamine was not produced from histidine stored in mast cells, then the allergy is false. And this means that in this case you can’t expect Quincke’s edema. Namely, it poses a danger to life.

From all that has been said, we can draw an optimistic conclusion: if there is no sting, the consequences will be limited to local swelling. Which will go away on its own over time. But there is no need to rush to conclusions:

The sting may simply get lost;
In 1% of cases it remains with the bee;
Hornet venom contains acetylcholine. It slows down the heartbeat, enhances the functioning of the glands and at the same time causes bronchospasm.

We can optimistically say that an allergy to bee venom is not typical for all people, but only for 5% of the population. But pregnant women are at risk, and nothing can be done about it...

Beekeepers themselves are also at risk: every fifth of them suffers from an allergy to bee venom.

Bee sting: how dangerous it is, what to do, first aid, allergies, is it dangerous during pregnancy?

In the spring-summer period, during the flowering of trees and plants, many children become victims of bee stings

. As you know, during this period of the year, bees collect nectar in flowering gardens and fields. These “hard workers” don’t just bite anyone; there must be good reasons for this. For example, if a child is playing close to a beehive, accidentally steps on a bee, or startles a bee by waving his arms or running away. It also happens that a bee, angry about something, flies into a home and stings the first person it meets for reasons of protection.

Bee sting

worth a life. It can only sting once, after which it dies. The first thing a child experiences after a bee sting is acute pain. After all, the sting of these insects is like a thin needle. It penetrates deeply and causes the same pain as an injection. The bee's sting is located on the abdomen and has the shape of a spear. It is closely connected with the internal organs of the insect and in particular with the internal secretion organ, where a special poison is produced, which the bee releases into its victim during a sting. All attempts by the bee to pull out its sting after an attack end in failure and therefore it dies after being stung.

Within a few seconds at the site of the bee sting

redness and swelling appears, which continues to increase in size as the bee venom spreads. The affected area is very itchy, which causes discomfort to the child. The majority of children tolerate such symptoms of a bee sting calmly; the entry of bee venom into their body causes only a local reaction, which, as a rule, goes away after 2-3 days.

Panic, call an ambulance

or give your child an antihistamine if no blisters appear at the site of the bee sting, but only redness and swelling, it is not worth it. First, remove the sting from the affected area using tweezers or a needle, after treating them with alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or other disinfectant. When the sting is pulled out, also wipe the bite area with alcohol.

If alcohol

no, you can use simple vodka or laundry soap, they can perfectly replace any antiseptic. To speed up the healing of the inflamed area, it is useful to apply a clean leaf of plantain, parsley, rhubarb, a piece of onion, apple or tomato to the site of the bee sting. If the child complains of pain, apply a cold compress to the affected area of skin - a piece of ice, a bottle of cold water, or a metal object.

For the child's

A person who has been stung by a bee must be carefully monitored for 1-2 days. If the swelling and itching after a bite does not go away after this time, but only increases in size, then you need to consult a doctor to rule out an allergy or infection. A bee sting is not dangerous for a child if he does not suffer from allergies. However, in recent years, allergies in children have become an increasingly common occurrence; they have become the scourge of our time, continuing to grow in ever more alarming proportions.

According to statistics, in our country now every fourth child suffers from allergies

, while the frequency of allergic diseases is growing every year. Therefore, doctors recommend that everyone who has been stung by a bee take out insurance and immediately after the sting give even a healthy child an anti-allergy pill to prevent complications. The most popular antihistamines today are Suprastin, Claritin, Fenistil, Tavegil and Zodak. All of them relieve swelling and itching, and prevent allergies to insect bites from developing.

If your child is allergic to bee venom

, one insect bite is enough for an allergic reaction to develop. Most often it manifests itself with the following symptoms: – the appearance of bright redness and a blister at the site of the bite; – pain and burning of the affected area; – difficulty breathing and shortness of breath; – fever, chills; – nausea and vomiting; – a sharp decrease in blood pressure; – headache and dizziness.

A bee sting to the head is especially dangerous.

or neck area. In children with allergies, it can lead to anaphylactic shock, 10% of which are fatal.

When the first symptoms of an allergic reaction

If you are stung by a bee, you need to call an ambulance. If it becomes difficult for a child to breathe, before the doctors arrive, he needs to be given prednisolone tablets at the rate of 2 mg per 1 kg of weight, which helps improve airway patency and quickly stops an allergic reaction. If there are many bites on the child’s body, the allergic reaction can be pronounced and noticeably worsen the child’s condition within a few minutes. Severe swelling, dizziness, vomiting, chest pain and weakness after a bee sting are symptoms that require prompt action: - give the child an antihistamine and give him water to drink so that the body can more easily cope with the signs of intoxication; – take the child to the hospital or call an ambulance as soon as possible.

For severe allergic reactions

you need to give injections of antihistamines, administer the above prednisolone in a way accessible to you - intravenously, intramuscularly and, if necessary, begin resuscitation measures.

A child who has already developed an allergy to bee stings

, remains at risk for life for the development of anaphylactic shock if bee venom enters the body. They are advised to carry a syringe and an ampoule of adrenaline in their bag at all times to prevent death in the event of a sudden deterioration in their health.

Effect of a wasp sting on a pregnant woman

In principle, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, a wasp sting is not particularly dangerous. However, naturally there will be unpleasant and even painful sensations at the site of the bite; among other things, redness of the skin may be observed and even swelling may form. The sting of one wasp can cause a kind of burning sensation and even acute pain, but there will be no threat to the life of the pregnant woman and to the health of the child whom the woman is breastfeeding. The dose of poison that enters the body is so insignificant that it simply cannot cause serious problems - departure. Once in the blood, the poison passes directly through the liver, and it is this organ that carries out the process of its complete processing. There is no way that the poison can get into breast milk, therefore, a wasp sting during breastfeeding can be called safe.

Danger of being bitten during pregnancy

During a sting, the wasp injects poison under the skin, which enters the systemic bloodstream. In places of its maximum concentration, swelling, redness, pain, and burning occur. Subsequently, all toxic substances are filtered and destroyed by the liver. The blood is purified, which continues to circulate in the body, eventually reaching the fetus. In this case, there is no danger to the condition or development of the baby.

On a note!
A wasp sting during breastfeeding is also not dangerous for the baby. Components from the blood enter breast milk, but before that they are thoroughly cleansed by the liver. Breastfeeding after a wasp sting can be done 15 minutes after the mother disinfects the wound and collects her thoughts and emotions.

What to do if you bite a nursing mother

If a wasp has bitten a nursing mother, then there is no need to worry . The poison does not penetrate into the milk and therefore the baby is completely protected from danger. Antihistamines and other drugs that a woman can take in this case can harm the child. Therefore, the selection of therapy should be approached competently, taking into account all contraindications and compatibility of drugs.

The effect of wasp venom on breast milk

If a wasp bites a nursing mother, the main thing is not to panic. Concerns about a wasp sting and its effect on a baby while breastfeeding are in vain. The poison is injected in a small portion and cannot cause poisoning.

Moreover, it enters the systemic bloodstream from the wound , and upon reaching the liver it is completely cleansed of toxins. Within 10-15 minutes after the bite, you can feed the baby without fear for his life.

Is it possible to breastfeed

Doctors believe that there is no need to stop feeding; breastfeeding after a wasp sting is possible and does not harm the baby, since all the poison is destroyed by the mother’s liver.

At the same time, you need to be careful when choosing medications, because most of them penetrate into milk and can negatively affect the child’s health.

Consequences of a wasp sting for pregnant women

After conception, a woman’s body undergoes many transformations. Hormonal changes reduce immunity and the body's protective functions. The reaction to external and internal stimuli becomes more pronounced. Even those foods and odors that were previously easily tolerated can provoke an allergic reaction.

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

Whether a wasp sting is dangerous for pregnant women also depends on individual characteristics, genetic predisposition, and the presence or absence of antibodies to wasp venom. It is difficult to predict the reaction if an insect bites for the first time or a second time after a short period of time. In the first case, there is a possibility of developing 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 complications during pregnancy increases if a large dose of poison enters the body - several wasps have bitten you, or if a wasp has stung you in the neck, chest, or face. In this case, the poison enters the bloodstream faster, causing swelling of the larynx and general allergy symptoms.

Safe remedies for wasp stings for pregnant women

First aid for a wasp sting during pregnancy is as follows:

if the sting still remains, it is important to remove it using sterile tweezers;
the bite site should be treated with a disinfectant: chlorhexidine, peroxide or alcohol-containing liquid; soap and water will also do;
To relieve swelling, you can use cold - ice or traditional methods: applying a cabbage leaf, half a tomato or potato;
If allergies occur, take an antihistamine approved during pregnancy.

If a wasp sting has serious consequences, it is better not to hesitate and consult a doctor.

What drugs can be used without worrying about the condition of the fetus?

No-Shpa

No-spa has been known on the pharmacological market for quite a long time and is a safe drug that relieves spasms.

Tablets "No-shpa"

The active ingredient drotaverine does not affect the autonomic nervous system.

After a wasp sting, the drug will reduce pain. You can take 40 mg or more up to 3 times a day (no more than 90 mg). However, during lactation and in the first trimester of gestation, No-shpa is not recommended.

Drotaverine (an analogue of No-shpa) in ampoules for intravenous injection is quite safe to use topically, applying a compress to the bitten area - this will numb the pain and will not have any effect on the blood flow.

Menovazin

For topical use, you can use the drug Menovazin, which is safe for wasp bites during pregnancy. It contains menthol, novocaine, alcohol and benzocaine.

The drug "Menovazin"

Thanks to the active components, Menovazin relieves itching, swelling and pain.

The drug can be used by applying to the skin 2-3 times a day. However, if there are local allergic reactions with hypersensitivity to the components, the use of Menovazin should be abandoned.

Paracetamol

For a pronounced effect of pain relief and reduction in temperature (if it rises), as well as if a fever occurs from a wasp sting, Paracetamol can be used during pregnancy.

Packaging of the medicine "Paracetamol"

This drug is one of the safest for expectant mothers, and even with an overdose, its consequences are rarely critical.

Paracetamol can be used both in tablet form and in syrups (including for children). If penetration of the active substance into the bloodstream is undesirable, rectal suppositories will help. Absolute analogues of paracetamol are: Efferalgan, Panadol, Daleron.

If taken in a reasonable dosage, medications containing ibuprofen will not cause harm. They act similarly to paracetamol.

Other

A local analgesic effect for a wasp sting during pregnancy can be achieved using:

the good old “Star”;
tea tree oil;
Fenistil gel;
calendula ointment.

Greatly exaggerating the danger of a wasp sting, many pregnant women, in a panic, begin to indiscriminately use all available drugs - from painkillers to antibiotics, thereby causing much more harm to the baby than the insect.

Therefore, the main rule here is: do not panic, do not take anything from the first aid kit unless necessary.

Panicking is not conducive to good decision making.

If negative consequences appear, seek help from a doctor.

Conclusion

Summer, holidays in the country or being in nature are often overshadowed by insects, and stinging ones are especially dangerous among them.

Therefore, it is important for pregnant women to follow all safety measures to protect themselves from attacks by dipterans.

Wasps are attracted to sweetness and floral scents, but they will only attack when they sense danger.

When you see a striped insect, you should not make sudden movements. A wasp sting poses a danger for a pregnant woman only if she has an allergic predisposition, but is it worth the risk when not only the health of the expectant mother herself, but also her baby is at stake?

What to do if a pregnant woman is bitten by a wasp

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

Medical alcohol, ammonia. Rub the sore area for several minutes.
Alcohol based tincture. Valerian, motherwort, glod, and calendula are excellent. The product not only disinfects, but also soothes.
Soda paste. Add a little water to baking soda and apply it to the sore spot until it dries. Disinfects, stops inflammation, relieves itching.
Water. Rinse the wound under cold, warm water for several minutes.
Vodka. Wipe with a moistened cotton wool several times a day.
Laundry soap. Foam, treat the affected skin, leave until dry.
Toothpaste, shaving foam. It perfectly relieves inflammation, pain, burning, cools, soothes, and disinfects. Leave for 5-15 minutes and wash off.
Lemon juice. Has the ability to neutralize the effects of toxins. You can also wipe the bite area with a slice.
Aloe. In the house where this plant grows, you cannot find a better remedy for a wasp sting. Cut off the bottom leaf and place in the freezer for 3 minutes. Cut it in half lengthwise, apply it to the wound, and secure it with a bandage. The juice soothes, disinfects and heals.
Ice cubes. Place in gauze and apply to the affected epidermis for 5 minutes. The product quickly relieves swelling and swelling. Instead of ice, you can use a cold bottle of drink, meat from the freezer, fish, frozen berries.
Saliva. In field conditions, where there is nothing suitable, they use their own saliva, which is a natural antiseptic.

On a note!
Further actions depend on your general well-being and the complexity of your 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 pharmaceutical drugs during pregnancy and lactation

The wasp bites quite painfully and leaves a mark for another couple of days. As it heals, itching begins to appear. Safe medications will help cope with this condition. The use of antihistamines and antiallergic ointments is allowed only in emergency cases, only after consultation with a specialist.

Balm Star. The ointment contains herbal ingredients, so the product can be used during pregnancy. The largest share is occupied by oils - eucalyptus, camphor, mint, cinnamon, cloves. And also Vaseline, camphor, menthol, beeswax. The product quickly soothes, refreshes, and relieves pain. You can use it an unlimited number of times until you feel lasting relief.
Menovazin. It is produced in the form of an ointment or solution. Composition: menthol, benzocaine, procaine. It has pronounced analgesic, sedative, and anti-inflammatory properties. Relief occurs almost immediately. You can use it up to 4 times a day. Does not cause side effects. The drug can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Calendula ointment. It works on the basis of an extract of calendula flowers. It has a lot of useful properties - disinfects, anesthetizes, soothes, heals, disinfects. It is allowed to apply to the affected areas 4 times a day. Relief occurs within a day of use.

Remedies for wasp stings
When using antihistamine ointments, anti-allergic ointments unnecessarily, the fetus is more at risk than from wasp venom. If a nursing mother is bitten by a wasp, you should also choose safe medications, since the active components of specialized ointments pass into breast milk.

TOP 3 safe and effective remedies for treating wasp bites in pregnant and lactating women

If a pregnant woman is bitten by a wasp, in order not to harm the baby, it is best for her not to use medications at all. This rule is also relevant for breastfeeding women.

However, there are still medications approved for use in expectant or current mothers:

Menovazin is an inexpensive and effective ointment for eliminating pain and itching at the site of an insect bite;
Paracetamol, recognized by WHO experts as the most harmless pain reliever and anti-inflammatory drug for pregnant women;
No-Shpa is also a very well-known drug for relieving pain syndromes.

Important!
Before using the drug No-Shpa, you should definitely consult a doctor, since in some cases this drug can cause premature dilatation of the cervix and, as a result, premature birth.

The above medications can only be used to eliminate local symptoms. If a wasp bites a pregnant or lactating woman, resulting in a generalized allergic reaction, the victim should immediately consult a doctor.

Review
“Don’t worry so much about this bite. It's a big problem, there's a lump on your hand. My father is a beekeeper, while I was living in their village in the fifth month, I was bitten ten times by both bees and wasps. And nothing. It hurt and went away. I drank Paracetamol and completely forgot about these problems. If you were able to turn on the computer after the bite and even started a discussion here, then nothing bad will happen to you. Relax."
Inna, Kyiv

Prohibited medications for pregnant women due to insect bites

In order not to harm the child, it is important to consult a doctor from the antenatal clinic before taking any drug. The following medications are strictly prohibited during pregnancy:

Aspirin. It should not be used for the entire 9 months of pregnancy. Paracetamol is prescribed instead.
Diphenhydramine. A very strong remedy that is absorbed through the placenta. It is prescribed to relieve spreading swelling, but it is strictly prohibited for pregnant women, especially in the first and last trimester. You can read about how to remove swelling if you are bitten by a bee here.
Advantan. Available in the form of an ointment. It reduces swelling and relieves itching. Can't be used either.

Antihistamines, such as Loratadine, Suprastin, Fenistil, are used with extreme caution and only with the knowledge of the doctor.

Also, all of the drugs listed above are prohibited during lactation.

Bee sting during pregnancy

The use of bee moth and patient reviews of the drug

However, melittin is not considered the most harmful component of bee venom. Much more destructive is its enzyme phospholipase A, which makes up about 10-12% of the poison. This enzyme destroys phospholipids, as well as blood cell membranes. Additionally, unlike most large molecules in venom, it releases pain-inducing agents.

Another enzyme, hyaluronidase, catalyzes the breakdown of protein-polysaccharide complexes in tissue, which allows the poison to penetrate further into the flesh. Bee venom also contains small amounts of histamine, one of the substances released by the body during an allergic reaction, which can cause itching and inflammation .

Why do bees or wasps attack and bite?

Bees and wasps are annoying creatures whose stings are worse than the irritating noises they make, and for those allergic to wasp and bee stings, minor irritation can be fatal.
In the summer, these insects strive to fly into a window or land on a colorful dress. Bees and wasps may attack and sting if a nearby person makes sudden movements or when they feel their nest is in danger.

You can step on insects while walking barefoot on the grass, and then they will not hesitate to bite. This primarily concerns pregnant women: a bee sting during pregnancy is just as dangerous as a wasp sting.

Bee sting during pregnancy

When a bee stings, the venom is mixed with water, so the actual composition of the substance it injects into the body is about 88% water and 12% venom.
The main toxic component of bee venom is melittin, a peptide that comprises about 50-55% of the dry venom and is a compound that can destroy cell membranes, leading to cell destruction. However, melittin is not considered the most harmful component of bee venom. Much more destructive is its enzyme phospholipase A, which makes up about 10-12% of the poison. This enzyme destroys phospholipids, as well as blood cell membranes. Additionally, unlike most large molecules in venom, it releases pain-inducing agents.

Venom proteins can cause an allergic reaction , which leads to the release of even more histamine and can provoke anaphylactic shock.

Signs of a bee sting:

Acute pain at the site of the bite.
Reddened skin around the sting; after removal of the sting, a small tumor remains.

Wasp sting during pregnancy

Wasp venom, like bee venom, contains phospholipase A, the enzyme hyaluronidase and histamine. However, there are some differences in the chemical composition of the poisons. Wasp venom contains the compound acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter produced in our bodies, but in wasp venom it stimulates pain receptors, increasing the pain of the sting .
Signs of a wasp sting:

burning pain at the site of the insect bite;
a tumor noticeably raised above the skin;
reddened skin around the bite;
swelling around the eminence.

Wasp sting and breast milk

Like any other insects, wasps become more active when it gets warmer. You can meet them anywhere. Wasps live in fields, dachas, within the city limits and beyond. Their nests can be seen under the roofs of garages, outbuildings, and private wooden houses. Moreover, getting rid of an unpleasant neighborhood can be quite difficult. Despite the fact that the bite of one wasp causes acute pain and burning, it does not pose a threat to the life of a woman or to the health of a baby feeding on mother's milk. The injected dose of poison is so small that it cannot lead to serious poisoning.

When it enters the bloodstream, the poison passes through the liver, where it is destroyed by the forces of the female body itself. To penetrate into human milk, it must somehow skip this step and “incorporate” into the mammary glands. In a standard situation, this is impossible, so when breastfeeding, a wasp sting does not pose any threat to the baby.

During pregnancy and lactation, you need to be careful when choosing medications that reduce the consequences of a bite. They are the ones who can cause specific harm to the baby.

Wasp venom, pregnancy and breast milk: no intersection points found

A child carried by a healthy pregnant woman is 100% protected from wasp venom. From a physiological point of view, it is not so difficult to explain: during a bite, the toxin enters the mother’s blood, and along with it necessarily passes through the liver, where it undergoes a kind of biological “utilization.”

Wasp venom is also unable to penetrate the placenta, so its direct contact with the fetus of a pregnant woman is excluded. Even if the wasp sting fell on the stomach, resulting in a noticeable lump, there is no need to worry.

The poison is even less likely to penetrate breast milk. To do this, it also needs to pass through the liver of a nursing mother, and then somehow be able to get directly into the mammary glands. In a normal situation, this is excluded, therefore, as during pregnancy, a wasp sting during breastfeeding does not pose any danger to the child.

Review
“We were very lucky with our pediatrician. Such a balanced, generally impenetrable woman. She has enough experience for others to last five lifetimes. When I was once bitten by a wasp while breastfeeding, I was so worried, I was afraid that I would have to interrupt breastfeeding, and this was in the third month. I called her, barely able to speak from fright. She calmed me down so well, said that there was nothing dangerous in this situation at all, told me to go to bed calmly and not worry about anything. And indeed, nothing happened. Even though the bite was on the shoulder, not far from the chest. It took a week, the little one didn’t even feel anything.”
Oksana, Moscow

It is also useful to read: Methods of fighting wasps in an apiary: how you can save bees from attacks

Allergy to bee and wasp stings during pregnancy

Symptoms of allergies to bee and wasp stings:

Fever, urticaria.
Joint pain, swollen glands.
Moderate nausea, intestinal cramps.
Diarrhea.
Tumor growth at the site of the bite, swelling of the face.
Swelling of the tongue or throat.
Vaginal itching.
Lower back pain, uterine cramps.
Difficulty breathing, extremely low blood pressure.
Lethargy, depressed consciousness or loss of consciousness.

Severe reactions usually begin immediately after the bite . Delayed reaction begins after 24 hours. To prevent allergies, immediately after a sting you need to use an antihistamine, which includes diphenhydramine. It is safe during pregnancy.

Stinging during pregnancy is not dangerous if the woman does not have serious reactions. Anaphylactic shock from a bee or wasp sting in a pregnant woman can affect the fetus . If the amount of blood the baby receives through the placenta decreases, the fetus will receive less oxygen.

Reduced blood flow to vital organs of the fetus, such as the brain and heart, for more than five minutes, leads to developmental abnormalities . Intrauterine hypoxia can cause cellular damage that occurs within the central nervous system and increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), cognitive and neurological impairment.

Moreover, hypoxia can even lead to fetal death and also cause premature birth. If a pregnant woman begins to have serious allergic reactions, it is necessary to urgently call an ambulance . Help received soon after the onset of a severe reaction increases the chances of saving the fetus.

Procedure for a bite

After an unpleasant situation, the first thing you need to do is calm down and not panic. Hormones produced during stress provoke the release of adrenaline into the blood, which distributes toxins throughout the body.

Pay attention to what the bite site looks like. If the tip of the sting is visible to the naked eye, carefully remove it using sterile tweezers. The sooner it is removed, the less poison will enter the bloodstream. To avoid infection, you should not squeeze it out of the wound.
The swelling should be blotted with a clean cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide. Iodine, ammonia or potassium permanganate are also suitable for disinfection. Keep the cold compress for at least 20 minutes. The effect is noticeable immediately - the pain recedes.
After all the activities done during the day, a woman needs to drink as much water as possible in order to quickly remove the poison from the body.

, antihistamines are taken to alleviate the condition . This should not be done during pregnancy, because taking any medications without the consent of your doctor can cause irreparable harm to the fetus.

The area where a bee or wasp has bitten should never be combed to avoid infection. It is better to spread it with a cream with a cooling or soothing effect.

If a pregnant woman experiences complications such as fever, painful swelling, or increased blood pressure, she should consult a doctor immediately.

Information from entomology

Both bees and wasps are equally annoying:

Black, dark blue and dark red shades, as well as all rich colors and clothes with large patterns;
Velvet;
All pungent odors have a negative effect on wasps and bees equally.

The bee protects her hive, but the wasp simply stings. To protect yourself, you should not run or wave your arms, but in the case of bees, you should not run towards the hive.

If there is sugar syrup in an open container, it will immediately attract insects. Both wasps and bees love sugar, syrup and honey. And they are afraid of gasoline vapors. A wasp will die if gasoline gets on it, but this experiment was not carried out on bees...

Scheme of histamine action at the level of tissues and cells using the example of an allergic reaction.

Wasp venom and bee venom contain histamine. And the insect simply cannot sting without causing allergies. Another question is whether this allergy will be false.

Case from practice:

They didn’t know what to do if a pregnant woman was bitten by a wasp - she was simply offered plenty of drink.
After a couple of hours the symptoms went away on their own.

With bees, the question is not so simple: it will not be clear whether the effect of histamine is manifested or whether a real, “true” allergy is developing. In defense of bees, one thing can be said: they have a sac of poison - smaller than that of wasps and hornets. And the venom of the Brazilian wasp is a cure for oncology.

Common mistakes

Let the bite site be below the elbow. Then you need to immediately remove all jewelry - rings, bracelets, watches. Regardless of whether the sting is from a bee or a wasp, the swelling will always be severe. But you cannot squeeze out the sting by squeezing the skin with your fingers - you need to try to pull it out.

It may be difficult to determine the type of insect. Then the wound is disinfected, and then ice and possibly gel or balm are used. At the same time, we must not forget about contraindications. To protect yourself from allergies, take:

Diazolin (2 x 150 mg with a break) - only if it is the third trimester, and most likely with consequences for the fetus;
Loratadine (10 mg), Cetrin (2 5 mg each with a break) - almost always with consequences for the fetus;
Actifed (60 mg), Diphenylhydramine (30 mg) - these drugs affect the central nervous system, which cannot but cause consequences.

The break should be several hours.

First aid during pregnancy

In any case, regardless of the composition of the poison, a large amount of fluid will help rid the body of toxins. And it is advisable not to make sudden movements after a bite - this way the swelling goes away faster. And since a wasp sting during pregnancy is dangerous for the mother, but not for the fetus, protective measures can be limited to two: take a horizontal position, drink more liquid. But then you need to be sure that it was the wasp that bit or stung.

With a wasp sting

All advice refers to one case - only a wasp bit. So, there is no sting in the wound, but you need to carry out treatment:

The wound is cleaned with alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or ammonia;
Lemon juice is applied to the wound site;
You can apply a slice of lemon or a cloth soaked in juice to the bite site. Or apply ice - it prevents the spread of the poison.

As for “standard” medicine, it has developed many drugs for such cases: fenistil-gel, psilo-balm, etc. But you need to take into account contraindications.

All balms and gels are used with caution in the last two trimesters: they cannot treat too large areas of the skin with them!

If a bee stings

First of all, the sting should be removed. Remove it with tweezers or hands soaked in alcohol. The most important thing in this operation is not to touch the bag. There is always a large amount of poison left in it...

Bee sting and pouch

When the sting is removed, the bite site is treated with alcohol, ammonia, etc. And then wash with boiled water and soap!

Soap has an alkaline pH and is listed here for a reason.

In the second step you can use:

Fenistil-gel or psilo-balm, but only in the first trimester or on a very small area of skin;
Ice is used to localize swelling.

Lemon will not help here, but just the opposite. Further, to improve the general condition, it is recommended to take a diphenhydramine tablet. But it is contraindicated during pregnancy.

Fighting allergies

Contraindications are always indicated in the instructions for medications. And one feeling arises: not a single anti-allergy drug is compatible with pregnancy. This statement turned out to be correct:

Diazolin is not contraindicated only in the third trimester, and it is better if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Daily dosage – 300 mg (150 mg with a break), onset of action – after 2 hours.
Loratadine, Cetrin - it is very undesirable to take them at any stage of pregnancy, although the effect begins an hour after administration;
Suprastin is contraindicated.

In general, the drugs work like this: take a pill, then the effect will appear, but perhaps the treatment will last another 12-20 hours.

The very first action will be to call an ambulance.

Prednisolone for injection

And the doctor, having arrived at the scene, can give two injections:

Adrenaline with a concentration of 0.1%;
Prednisolone (intramuscular).

After an injection of prednisolone, the allergy subsides immediately. Only this drug is very rarely used during pregnancy. The most risky periods will be the first and last two months - then prednisolone is contraindicated!

Allergies during pregnancy are dangerous: treatment rarely goes without consequences. Previously they used Chlor-Trimeton, also known as Chlorpheniramine, and now Diphenhydramine or Actifed. These drugs, available in tablet form, have a pronounced sedative effect. And a strong effect on the central nervous system affects the development of the fetus.

Difficulties in treating wasp bites during pregnancy and breastfeeding

As mentioned above, the vast majority of medications are prohibited during pregnancy and breastfeeding, including those that are usually used to eliminate the symptoms that appear after a wasp sting. This is one of the important problems that worries pregnant and lactating women.

So, if you were bitten by a wasp during pregnancy, you should not use, for example, the following drugs:

Aspirin, which is usually used to relieve pain after a bite and relieve fever if it suddenly rises;
Diphenhydramine, which prevents the spread of edema;
Advantan is an ointment intended to limit swelling and relieve itching.

Review
“We once had a situation where a nursing mother was bitten by a wasp in the wild. As luck would have it, it happened in the heat of the day, but there wasn’t a single car in the village—everything was in the field. The girl was blown to pieces, her legs were swollen, and there was also a small child, not even six months old. I was still little then, I lived in a neighboring house, I was scared. But good, then the ambulance arrived from the regional center in half an hour, probably. The doctor looked at it and said that there was no need to do anything, because medications could cause even more trouble. And indeed, the very next day everything returned to normal for mom. The bite itself was very large, but the swelling subsided and the milk did not disappear.”
Tatiana, Art. Kamenskaya

When breastfeeding, the independent use of any antihistamines is prohibited, including the most “favorite” ones in such cases: Suprastin, Loratadine and Diphenhydramine.

If these drugs are used in the first trimester of pregnancy, they can have a mutagenic effect on the developing fetus, and in the later stages can lead to premature birth. This means that if a pregnant woman shows even the slightest signs of an allergy to a wasp sting, she should go to the hospital as soon as possible.

On a note
During pregnancy, under the strict supervision of a doctor, it is allowed to use Suprastin, Fenistil and Zyrtec. However, they are used only in special cases when these drugs are vital for the mother’s body.

Wasp stings during pregnancy - protection

When a wasp stings, the main component of the poison, histamine, acts.
And the body’s reaction will always resemble an allergy. Security and protection measures are reviewed. An allergic reaction to a wasp sting will most often be false. At the same time, bees and wasps sting equally painfully.

In a small number of cases, that is, in a small number of people, wasp venom actually causes an allergy. Bee venom is a more serious allergen. And if we talk about pregnancy, you will notice that the poison secreted by insects is not able to penetrate the placenta.

The problem lies in the use of drugs that eliminate itching, pain or swelling: almost all of them are contraindicated during pregnancy.

Common mistakes

Diazolin (2 x 150 mg with a break) - only if it is the third trimester, and most likely with consequences for the fetus;
Loratadine (10 mg), Cetrin (2 5 mg each with a break) - almost always with consequences for the fetus;
Actifed (60 mg), Diphenylhydramine (30 mg) - these drugs affect the central nervous system, which cannot but cause consequences.

The break should be several hours.

Bee venom can cause allergies. But it does not cause it in everyone. However, the risk of getting an allergic reaction during pregnancy is increased by 4-5 times!

Apitherapy – no allergies

Even if the allergy did not manifest itself before, this does not mean that it will not manifest itself at the moment. You should not make typical mistakes, and of course, you should immediately call an ambulance.

Repeated exposure to the allergen usually causes a stronger reaction!

More information

Every wasp's venom is alkaline, while bees' venom is acidic. In the first case, acids help, in the second - soap or a paste of soda and water. Bees can leave the sac without having time to squeeze out the poison. And if you get rid of the pouch, there will be no allergies.

Consequences of a bite

Histamine causes a predictable reaction - redness of the skin, etc. What remains of one bee's bite can be seen in the photo.

The poison would have been carried by the lymph if ice had not been used. But everything was limited to a false allergy in one small area.

After a bee sting, swelling always develops. This is the effect of histamine. In this sense, wasp venom is more dangerous - it contains more histamine, and the wasp’s sac is larger. In addition, wasps behave more aggressively. For obvious reasons, the result is not given: there will be swelling, and it will be very strong.

The worst thing is if the wasp stings in the area of the face, as well as the collarbones or neck. Then the swelling can compress the carotid artery.

Running is useless

You can't run away from a bee, but you can run away from a wasp. In the first case, the speed should exceed 22 km/h, in the second - 9-10. But a bee without nectar and pollen flies even faster. But with pollen, that is, pollen, it is not capable of stinging.

Usually the beekeeper places the hives closer to the honey plant. In the worst case, the distance is 2-3 km. But bees can fly for nectar up to 7 km from the hive.

In open areas, the “dangerous distance” increases to 14 km.

The Caucasian bee is not aggressive, but the Central Russian breed is the most aggressive of all honeybees. However, even more aggressive bees live in Africa. But it is more difficult to understand the breeds of wasps - their number exceeds 9000. But any wasp will always be more aggressive than any of the bees.

There is a queen bee in the hive. And it only stings insects. Wasps have a sting designed to attack everyone, so they don't die. And the bee will not die if it attacks other insects or the bee.

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When to see a doctor

Usually, if a pregnant woman is bitten by a wasp, then medical help is not needed. But in case of individual intolerance or the development of a severe allergic reaction, you should immediately call an ambulance.

The patient should be alerted to sudden symptoms:

Migraine. Severe dizziness or headache lasting more than 40-50 minutes requires immediate examination by a specialist.
Hives. A rash all over the body indicates the occurrence of an allergic reaction.
Swelling. During a normal reaction, the swelling should not leave the penetration zone. Bites to the tongue or mouth area are dangerous for a pregnant woman. Severe swelling in this area can interfere with breathing.
Suffocation. If a severe allergic reaction develops, a woman may suffocate if help is not provided in time.
Increased heart rate. Minor tachycardia may be a consequence of stress. If a symptom is combined with other negative signs, then this is worth paying attention to.
Temperature increase. A slight change in thermometer readings is normal when the immune system is activated, but numbers of 38-39 C should alert the patient.

Wasp sting during pregnancy: what to do, can you breastfeed after a bite

A wasp sting is quite unpleasant. In addition to pain and burning, redness and swelling appear in the area where the sting penetrates. If a woman at the time of pregnancy does not know what to do if a pregnant woman is bitten by a wasp, then the main thing is to remain calm and carefully monitor the condition.

In the absence of individual intolerance, there is no threat to the life of the woman and the fetus, otherwise, when threatening symptoms appear, you urgently need to call an ambulance.

What to do if a pregnant woman is bitten by a wasp

A wasp sting during pregnancy does not pose any particular danger, except in situations of individual intolerance. A woman in a panic can harm her baby if she takes medications that are contraindicated during this period.

Should not be used under any pretext:

Aspirin. Refers to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The medicine should not be used by pregnant women and women during lactation.
Diphenhydramine. Relieves swelling. During pregnancy and lactation, it is used only in extreme cases, if the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the child. It can pass into breast milk, causing excessive excitability in the baby, so the drug is contraindicated during lactation.
Loratadine, Suprastin. These drugs belong to the group of antihistamines; they relieve swelling and allergic manifestations, but can greatly harm the fetus.
Advantan. The ointment is intended to relieve itching and eliminate swelling. Prohibited for pregnant women.

Most medications are prohibited in the first trimester due to the risk of developing fetal mutations. In recent months, the use of medications can provoke premature birth in a pregnant woman.

In the second trimester, all medications must be agreed upon with the attending physician, as during this period there is no guarantee of a successful outcome. If a pregnant woman experiences a severe allergic reaction, the doctor may prescribe Fenistil or Zyrtec until the condition stabilizes, but strictly in limited doses.

Wasp sting. When not to go to the doctor

Procedure for a bite

If you are bitten by a wasp or a bee while walking, the main thing is to find a place to sit and calm down. At the moment of panic, stress activates the release of adrenaline, which in turn quickly spreads toxins throughout the victim’s body, accelerating and intensifying the effect of the poison.

If a pregnant woman is bitten by a wasp, you need to act harmoniously, following the algorithm:

First, inspect the place where the insect entered. The wasp rarely leaves a sting, but if there is one, the foreign object should be removed with tweezers. Sometimes patients squeeze out the sting, but this can cause the wound to become infected.
The swollen area is treated with peroxide, iodine, ammonia or manganese solution.
Next, apply cold for 15-20 minutes. This stops the spread of the poison.
To speed up the process of eliminating toxins, a woman is advised to drink plenty of fluids and rest.

Permitted pharmaceutical drugs

If a pregnant woman is bitten by a wasp, it is important to choose the right treatment.

The safest drugs are:

Star. This balm is made on the basis of herbal ingredients and does not harm the baby. Due to the presence of camphor, eucalyptus, and beeswax, it should be used with caution in allergy sufferers. The drug helps relieve pain and soothe the bite site.
Calendula ointment. The medicine is made from an extract from the flowers of the plant. The ointment disinfects, soothes, heals, and anesthetizes the wound. You can smear the place where the insect has bitten no more than 4 times a day.
Menovazin. In the pharmacy there is a solution and ointment. The drug contains procaine, benzocaine, menthol. Menovazin relieves itching, swelling, pain. The product can be used up to 4 times a day.

Folk recipes

To have a successful outcome, even at home, you need to know what and how to do in a situation where a wasp has bitten a pregnant or lactating woman. Moreover, in this situation, most drugs are prohibited.

So traditional medicine actively uses for wasp and bee stings:

Parsley. The leaves of the plant are crushed into a paste and applied on a cotton pad to the affected area. Parsley relieves inflammation, soothes the skin, and reduces pain.
Plantain. A decoction is made from the plant by first mixing it in equal parts with yarrow. This helps eliminate swelling, pain, and disinfects the wound.
Soda. A paste of water and soda relieves itching, inflammation, and disinfects the desired area.
Laundry soap. After washing the wound, it is allowed to dry on its own. This helps reduce pain.
Lemon juice. Wipe the affected area with a slice of fruit. The juice neutralizes toxins.
Aloe. The cooled leaf of the plant is cut in half and placed with the cut on the wound and secured with a plaster or bandage. The juice of the plant helps disinfect the wound, relieve itching and swelling.
Oil. The swab is moistened in olive, vegetable, or corn concentrate and applied to the bite site. The procedure helps to soothe the skin, reduce burning and pain, the oil creates a protective film that prevents the effects of pathogens.

When to see a doctor

The patient should be alerted to sudden symptoms:

Migraine. Severe dizziness or headache lasting more than 40-50 minutes requires immediate examination by a specialist.
Hives. A rash all over the body indicates the occurrence of an allergic reaction.
Swelling. During a normal reaction, the swelling should not leave the penetration zone. Bites to the tongue or mouth area are dangerous for a pregnant woman. Severe swelling in this area can interfere with breathing.
Suffocation. If a severe allergic reaction develops, a woman may suffocate if help is not provided in time.
Increased heart rate. Minor tachycardia may be a consequence of stress. If a symptom is combined with other negative signs, then this is worth paying attention to.
Temperature increase. A slight change in thermometer readings is normal when the immune system is activated, but numbers of 38-39 C should alert the patient.

What to do if you bite a nursing mother

Is it possible to breastfeed

Doctors believe that there is no need to stop feeding; breastfeeding after a wasp sting is possible and does not harm the baby, since all the poison is destroyed by the mother’s liver.

At the same time, you need to be careful when choosing medications, because most of them penetrate into milk and can negatively affect the child’s health.

The danger of wasp venom for the expectant mother and child

Typically, the period of increased insect activity occurs in the summer. When fragrant herbs bloom and fruits ripen, they attract bees and wasps with their scent. In order to get a bite, you don’t need to go to the apiary, just go for a walk or eat a ripe fruit.

At the same time, in general, pregnant women feel the same way after a bite as other patients. The exception is individual intolerance to poison.

If a pregnant woman was bitten by a wasp, then you need to know that these insects bite more painfully than bees. They almost never leave their sting in the wound, and a red, swollen spot and a burning sensation appear at the site of penetration. Usually these symptoms go away on their own after a few days and do not affect the fetus.

In some cases, a reaction to a bite may require immediate hospitalization. With individual intolerance to the poison, anaphylactic shock begins, while the pressure drops sharply, the woman loses consciousness, the organs slow down their performance and, if assistance is provided late, they can completely fail.

At the same time, surges in blood pressure and instability in the functioning of systems greatly affect the fetus and can kill it.

Intoxication in a pregnant woman is manifested by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and diarrhea. Toxic substances can penetrate all organs and, if left unchecked, quickly reach the child. No less dangerous is a bite to the head, mouth, or tongue. The patient begins to experience angioedema, a swollen larynx impairs breathing, which can cause suffocation.

A wasp sting during pregnancy does not threaten the life of the woman and the fetus. The same can be said about the lactation period. The female body is designed in such a way that it itself fights the poison, preventing it from penetrating the placenta and breast milk.

But if there is an individual intolerance, a pregnant woman should pay special attention to protect herself from insects. During the gestation period, reactions to irritants intensify, and an allergy to a bite can negatively affect the child. In this case, you must take an antihistamine and call an ambulance.

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How to protect yourself from bee and wasp stings

It's obvious that it's best for a pregnant woman to avoid bees and wasps to avoid being stung, but these creatures can easily fly through open windows into your home or car. Here's what you can do to reduce your risk of being stung:

stay away from beehives, trash cans and fruit trees;
keep food covered during a picnic;
Avoid wearing bright colors and floral patterns that attract insects;
Avoid wearing scented lotions, colognes, perfumes, hairsprays and deodorants;
avoid wearing sandals and walking barefoot on the grass;
use window screens;
use insect repellent.

When encountering a bee or wasp, you should not run, wave away , or try to swat the insect - sudden movements can make it feel threatened and provoke an attack. You just need to slowly move away, then the insect will lose interest and fly away.

If an insect still manages to bite a pregnant woman, the main thing is not to panic . You can’t just give up on the bite and do nothing.

It should be remembered: it is especially important for pregnant women to protect themselves from insect venom, and the sooner a woman begins to act to protect herself and her child from the consequences of a bite, the less likely there are unpleasant consequences.

Folk recipes

Alternative medicine often comes to the rescue during pregnancy. Indeed, in some settlements the nearest medical center or pharmacy is hundreds of meters away. In such cases, you need to know what to do and what natural medicines can provide anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects.

Parsley. A common plant that relieves various types of inflammation well. If a bee or wasp stings, parsley leaves should be crushed with a mortar or crushed in a blender. Then put it on a cotton pad and apply it to the painful area. After half an hour, the pain will begin to subside.
Plantain. The leaves of the medicinal plant are familiar to many from childhood. They relieve swelling and have a disinfecting effect. Its use together with parsley juice is also effective. To do this, apply a compress from a leaf soaked in juice to the inflamed area. You can make a decoction of plantain and yarrow in equal proportions. Transfer the squeeze to a piece of gauze and apply to the bite site. Soak it in the broth and change it every 2 hours.
Bulb onions. A vegetable whose juice has strong bactericidal properties. To obtain juice, the onion is grated and squeezed. Dip a clean napkin into the liquid without squeezing. It is not recommended to keep it on the inflamed area where the insect has bitten for more than 20 minutes. If you ignore this recommendation, irritation may increase.
Oil. Vegetable, olive, corn or any other type of oil is always on hand. An oil swab applied to the bite will create a protective film that prevents the spread of infection.