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Allergy Meds That Won't Dry up Milk Supply
Asked by S.S. from Nashville
on November 3, 2008
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I have been suffering from the usual seasonal allergies lately. My doctor says that it's fine for me to take Benadryl, Claritin, or any Tylenol products while I am nu...
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- I am looking through the Medications and Mothers' Milk book written by Dr. Thomas Hale and every pill for allergies that is safe warns that it could suppress milk supp...
- I bet you could use a nose spray. I use a spray that is presribed to me but I am sure the pharmacist would have suggestions. They told me it should not effect any othe...
- I took Zyrtec (but NOT Zyrtec-D) throughout my pregnancy and while nursing. My OB, my allergist and my primary care doctor said that it was fine to take while nursing...
What to Take for Allergies When Breastfeeding
Asked by S.M. from Cincinnati
on April 23, 2008
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I was wondering what any of you take for allergies while breastfeeding!! I have tried Claritin and Benadryl. They both don't work very well for me. I am not breastfeed...
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- I too have TERRIBLE allergies and am breastfeeding exclusively (2 month old)! I just okayed this with the doctor, so I know it's all okay to take...I take Zyrtec, whi...
- Zyrtec-its a class C medication. My doctor told me that would be the best medication to take during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
- If it were ME and I was suffering with allergies and breastfeeding, I would NEVER trust any medications, prescribed or otherwise. So many of these a new and they just ...
So Sad About Quitting Breastfeeding.
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on August 1, 2006
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My little angle boy is 13 months old and I still breast feed at night, At one I quit pumping and was okay with that but it's getting to be time to quit even the night ...
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- I loved to nurse my girls and it was had for me to quit. My older 2 girls quit on their own. My baby did not stop nursing until she was 14 mo of course she just nursed...
- Don't quit! I breasfed my first child until she was 1 yr and a half; I breastfed my second child until she was 3 1/2! I always felt guilty that I sort of "made...
- I would encourage you to breastfeed as long as you want to! I know it's contrary to popular customs, but the longer you breastfeed the more benefits you give to you a...
Reduced Milk Production
Asked by A.M. from Houston
on April 1, 2008
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I am breastfeeding my 5 month old and over the past week my milk production has decreased by almost 50%. I have been sick with a sinus infection, but other than that ...
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- This happened to me as well. Are you taking sudafed? I read that that can reduce milk production. I was taking sudafed when my milk production reduced. I took fenu...
- Are you taking any sinus medication like sudafed? I remember my lactation consultant telling me to never take that whilst breastfeeding as you have sinuses in your bre...
- Kuddos to you for breastfeeding!!!! It's such hard work & so worth it :) This happened to me last year about this time too & my son was also 5 months. My job was s...
Zyrtec and Breastfeeding
Asked by J.G. from Canton
on April 4, 2008
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Did anyone else have trouble producing milk while on Zyrtec? I am no longer breastfeeding and am disappointed that I was unable to produce milk for my son. I went to...
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- Zyrtec is an antihistamine. All antihistamines have a general "drying" affect, in most cases the significant effect is in the sinuses resulting in the reduction of th...
- It could have played a part. Milk supplys tend to be better with second babies anyway. Also, different allergy meds work with different anithistamines, so perhaps onc...
- As far as Zyrtec, it has a drying agent, and that can dry many fluids in the body... not just the nasal passages and sinuses, and could have certainly played a part in...
Breastfeeding
Asked by B.B. from Austin
on July 12, 2008
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Does anyone know of a product that a nursing mom can drink to help with breast milk supply or produce more
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- fenugreek? There is an herbal tea I used that helped. If you go to the health food store and ask they should be able to help you.
- B., My friend did mashmallow root to increase her milk. Or you could pump in between feedings. Good Luck! A. and The BOO!
- YOu might not believe this, but a friend of mine had tha tproblem and was told by her pediatrician to drink ONE light beer a day.....When she told me that I was shocke...
To Go to Las Vegas? or Not to Go to Las Vegas?
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on December 26, 2008
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Me, my husband, and our 4 month old son live in LA. My husband has a brother who lives in Las Vegas and has 5 kids ages 3-7. He also has a friend in NY with a 5 year o...
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- Oh my goodness S., it's not not that serious! Really traveling with a new baby is so easy... I think you are just making up excuses... Just remember that your husba...
- You should go. I took a trip last year in November to New Mexico and really didn't want to. I kept listing all the things that bothered me and that would be inconven...
- Hi S., I disagree with the previous advice, I think your job is to think of your baby first, that's what happens when we become parents. It's not all about us and wha...
Increasing Milk Production- Fenugreek And/or Blessed Thistle
Asked by E.W. from Austin
on June 27, 2009
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I am trying everything I can think of to increase my milk supply. I am currently either nursing the baby or pumping every two to three hours and sometimes both if I f...
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- If I were you, I'd nurse every 2 hours and then pump half an hour or so after you are finished. You only need to pump for 10 minutes or so. You said you are EITHER n...
- Apologies if this is a repeat - I only skimmed the other responses. Drink lots and lots of water - it is so easy to get dehydrated when nursing, and that will suppres...
- I drank mothers milk tea at krogers, fiesta, and gnc. I was able to nurse for a year.
Mystery Cough
Asked by L. from Mobile
on April 29, 2008
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Hi all,
My three-year old has been suffering from a cough since early fall. We have explored every possibility but haven't really found an answer. She has had two...
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- When I have dairy or too much sugar, I get a post-nasal drip. Same deal: no swollen tonsils, runny nose, or other symptoms. Try eliminating dairy and avoid processed...
- It sounds like you have looked into every possibility! Have you tried ignoring it for several months? I am an optometrist and have many parents come in with young ch...
- I'm 46 and I started out back along time ago with problems with allergies and I was taking allergy shots for four years & another perscription drug called seldane and ...
What Controversial Parenting Decision Are You Glad You Stuck To?
Asked by C.C. from Springfield
on September 17, 2010
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I waited until my baby was six months to introduce cereal and baby foods. Daughter had allergies and eczema so bad as a baby we knew she was at risk for all allergies...
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- Cry it out and spanking when it's called for. I don't care what ANYONE says, it's what was best for my kids and for me and they have turned out great!
- No TV in bedrooms. No TV, Wii, DS, or playing with neighbor friends until homework is done after school. No friends over after dinner on school nights. I'm very strict...
- Best decision I made and will stand behind 100% for life is not vaccinating my children. Many people in my family, friends, etc didn't/don't understand this (because t...
