Decongestants
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Decongestants
Asked by L.N. from New York
on June 20, 2010
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My 6 yrs old came down with yet another cold (2nd one in 1 month). she is completely stuffy and has a history of ear infections due to sinus infections due to colds. v...
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- I am not a doctor, but I have had enough annoying cycles of colds with my child to recommend this that works - lots of garlic sauteed in coconut oil...yeah it sounds w...
- Hi L.---You've gotten some good advice. I, too, agree that sudafed pe does not work. I always get the generic sudafed plus when I need something to dry me up. I us...
- If you trust and love your pediatrician, wait to see what he/she tells you and if possible, get a second opinion. My pediatrician (we have three children - ages 6, 4 ...
Trying to Avoid Taking a Decongestant
Asked by J.C. from Cleveland
on October 18, 2009
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For the past few years I lived in New Orleans, which meant a relatively mild cold/flu season. I have moved back to Ohio and from what I can remember, and starting to ...
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- It sounds like allergies. If the congestion lasts more than a week, it is allergies. See an allergist or talk to your doctor about allergy meds. You don't have to ta...
- Janis I know that Alfalfa works wonders. Do you take any supplements at all. I work with Shaklee and you can go to my web and do some research. It will not hurt yo...
- We use saline spray, nasal strips that go across your nose at night, the "natural" Vicks rub (I think it's made with lavendar and some other things), cool mist humidif...
Decongestant and Milk Supply
Asked by S.J. from Boston
on August 18, 2009
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I seem to have caught my preschooler's cold and took two doses of a decongestant yesterday. The nurse at my OB/GYN said the med I'm taking is safe for nursing--I have...
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- Decongestants dehydrate you, and so do colds. You need to triple your fluid intake throughout the day and avoid anything with caffeine. I don't know if you are drink...
- Yes, decongestants can decrease milk supply. I use vicks vapo rub when I congested. I dab a little right on the base of my nose and that helps to open up the passage w...
- A decongestant will do what it's supposed to do... dry you out!! and that includes your milk supply. I'm nursing now too and when I was sick in June I took just one Su...
Best OTC Antihistamine to Use
Asked by S.S. from Columbia
on July 23, 2007
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My allergies are going crazy!!! I am breastfeeding so my doctor recommended I not take my usual Zyrtec because it shows up in breast milk. I have been taking Benadry...
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- Hi S.! I've used antihistamines even while breastfeeding. I'm not sure which I was using at the time, but it was either Zyrtec or Clarinex. Did you use the medicine...
- I wouldn't use antihistamines because it will get in your milk, plus I would avoid pseudephrin or the main ingredient in sudafed and the like as it can dry up your mil...
- I don't know if it will help but I take Tylonal Sinus when my sinuses start bugging me. I can't say I think I have actual "allergies" but spring through fall I get "si...
Milk Supply
Asked by L.A. from New York
on March 19, 2008
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just wondering if anyone knows if taking over the counter meds like robitussin can effect milk supply
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- I'm not sure if it will effect your supply, but I dont think that you should take it. I recently had a bad case of the Flu-high fever, sore throat etc. & my Dr. said...
- I am not sure about robitussin - since its primary purpose is to thin out mucus - I would think that it would not affect your supply. I am positive though that sudaf...
- I was told by my doctor that I could take regular robitussin for cough. I did take it and it didn't seem to affect my supply. I did take sudafed(plain) and that did ...
Milk Supply
Asked by A.M. from Columbus
on January 9, 2007
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My son was born in October, I had a great milk supply going until I went back to work. I only worked for 4 weeks and now I'm a stay at home mom. While I was working I...
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- Fenugreek suplements or Mothers Milk Tea works wonderfully. I used MMT while breastfeeding my daughter and ended up with more milk than she could ever use so I donate...
- There are a few things you can try. First drink more water, try oatmeal in any form (cookies or straight oatmeal), and nurse more often. Also once you nursed on one si...
- I also had the same problem and ended up having to stop breastfeeding......my milk supply just dried up and my ob said it happens to few people but it does happen........
Milk Supply
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on May 19, 2009
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I have an 11 week old baby and just returned to work last week. My son only drinks the pumped milk from my breast and I also supplement with formula. Since my return t...
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- The only surefire big way to increase your supply (though you can take fenucreek which I'm told helps) is by pumping more but if you can't do it at work, pump extra at...
- Oatmeal boosts milk supply. Eating a bowl everyday has helped me. Also check out the website www.kellymom.com. They have lots of tips and tricks for breastfeeding mo...
- Two things will help, go to Whole Foods and ask them, but they have a tea that is called mother's milk or something like that. When I have trouble I have a cup of tea...
Diminishing Supply
Asked by S.M. from Fargo
on April 8, 2008
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I have returned to work and i am pumping during the day. My supply has gone down from 4oz each side to 2oz each side 4 times a day. I dont know what i can do or is s...
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- Ask your pediatrician or ob for a prescription for Raglan. This is actually for digestve purposes but it can increase your milk supply. I used it and know 2 others w...
- I'm with Leigh C. I tried all the supplements and things, but the only thing that worked with any real efficacy was nurse more. Cosleeping/nursing at night when I sta...
- It is all about supply and demand, the more you nurse the more your body will respond. It might take a while (like a day or so). But it will happen if you are just pa...
Multivitamins
Asked by D.R. from Minneapolis
on December 15, 2011
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I have been taking a complete women's multivitamin for what seems like a hundred years and have to choke them down almost nightly. I usually have no problem with lar...
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- My family and I take Arbonne essential's they really are the best. They come in daily packs all ready when you are. They are formulated with REAL food in the best way ...
- I'm surprised there are big pills of vitamins that you have to take 2 pills a day. Certain vitamins are not eliminated from the body and their concentration build up ...
- Take a liquid, vitamin. Go to Whole Foods or any natural food store. They have them.
I'm Having Trouble with Decreased Milk Supply.
Asked by T.F. from Spartanburg
on October 2, 2007
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Hello Moms
I was breastfeeding and doing well until my milk supply just went belly up. I can't even get 1oz.I was pumping and feeding, but everytime I set down to bre...
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- When I was nursing my son, my milk supply slowly decreased. I ended up taking an herbal supplement called Fenugreek, which was recommended by my doctor's office. It ...
- My daughter's pediatrician recommended that I take Alfalfa supplements...up to three a day, but work up to three SLOWLY...its just like any other type of fiber, so too...
- I second what everyone else has said. Also try to eat some oatmeal -- whole oats, the real thing, not instant. Perhaps make some homemade oatmeal cookies. But I hav...
