Decongestants
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What Can I Take?
Asked by E.C. from Minneapolis
on April 4, 2007
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My allergies are kicking in and I'm not sure what I can take. I'm still breast feeding and everything out there seems to say the not to take if pregnant or breast feed...
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- I also got the ok from both my ob and Ana's pediatrician to take claritin or benadryl. They also said it was ok to use the Zycam Extreme Congestion nasal spray. Good...
- I took Allegra while I was nursing. It works great!
- E., Last year I had the same problem as you. I was also nursing my daughter and I have hayfever in the late summer. I went to my doctor's office and asked her what...
Pain Relief Suggestions for Drying up Breast Milk
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on May 17, 2011
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I am looking for suggestions on pain relief when it comes to drying up my breast milk. I really don't want to get into about why I am stopping and I would prefer not ...
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- try hand expressing just enough to relieve the pressure. Unfortunately cold turkey is the worst way to do it. if you can taper off it will be easier on you
- Sudafed and other decongestants that dry the nasal passages also dry other membranes and ducts as well including milk ducts. Antihisitimes are notorious for being saf...
- I don't know the truth to it, but I've heard peppermint tea helps as well. Avoid oatmeal because it actually helps increase supply.
Cold/flu Medicine and Nursing
Asked by A.A. from Tulsa
on October 15, 2011
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Ugh, I'm getting sick! For the first time since my son was born. I guess it's good I've made it 6 months being healthy. I know I can still nurse while sick, but is ...
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- Here's what the Cleveland Clinic has to say: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/healthy_living/breastfeeding/hic_over-the-counter_medications_and_breastfeeding.aspx Her...
- Most of them have antihistamines in them and can decrease your milk supply.
- I'd lean more toward natural things as so many synthetic chemicals leech into the breastmilk. Even if there are no short term effects, synthetics build up in the syste...
Taking Meds While Breastfeeding
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on December 29, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone can tell me if its ok to take tylenol cold while breastfeeding? I have a 2 month old and I am coming down w/a head cold. Thanks in advance ...
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- Yup, almost anything you can get OTC is fine and most prescriptions are as well. If you feed extra mucussy, Musinex is also fine. You can double check with an LC if ...
- Tylenol is ok while nursing, but Tylenol cold is going to have a decongestant in it. The purpose of a decongestant is to dry you up....everywhere. For most women it ...
- i was told only sudafed and tylenol, just as if you are pregnant
Please Help Me Stop Leaking!!
Asked by J.R. from Louisville
on February 23, 2008
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Hi everyone. My name is Jen and I am 20 years old and my daughter's name is Candyce. I breastfed my daughter from the time she was born till she was about 6 weeks old....
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- Cabbage! It may smell but if you wrap the leaves around your breasts it will dry them up in just a few days. I attempted to breastfeed with my daughter and when I de...
- Contact your local LLL, La Leche League support group, they can help you. If I may ask how come you stop breastfeeding, sounds like you're able to provide milk for yo...
- I have read some of the responses posted to your request Jen and I have to say I'm on the "take advantage of this situation" side. Your body knows what it is doing. It...
Engorgement Pain!
Asked by A.G. from Anchorage
on October 16, 2008
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Help! I have stoped breastfeeding my son and my breasts are completly engorged! It has been about 72 hours now without me pumping or feeding and I feel like my boobs a...
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- Sounds like you're trying everything. You CAN pump just enough to take the edge off, but it will take a little longer for your milk to dry if you pump at all. You'll h...
- I found that wearing a sports bra really helped. It is a very tight fit if you wear one from pre-pregnancy but the binding seems to help with the pain. Good luck
- Hi A.. Your best friend for the next 3 days is ice packs! Ice packs help reduce the swelling and feels good. A trick we used on the postpartum floor and lactation c...
Need Advice on Nursing and Medications!
Asked by F.G. from Dallas
on February 8, 2008
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i am currently waiting to hear back from my doctor but was we know that could be all day! and i need relief now!! i am breastfeeding and i believe i have the flu! my t...
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- You poor thing! We teach them to share and then look what they share with us! :-) You could call a lactation specialist at one of the local hospitals. They can pr...
- I used honey and lemon. Heat up a cup of water and add honey and lemon to. B. The Mom Team www.MoreForMyBaby.com
- The best advice online is at www.kellymom.com. She is a mom and a lactation nurse, and she posts evidence-based information, i.e. based on research. Good luck!
Possibly Allergic to Cats and Dogs
Asked by S.N. from Los Angeles
on December 8, 2008
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Hi Moms - We're going home for the holidays and we're spending 4 days at my aunt's house and she has a cat and a dog. The last time I was there I started sneezing rea...
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- I don't know if it would help in your case, but my mom has a similar allergy to certain dogs dander. If she pets the dog, she must not touch her eyes and has to wash ...
- Also suggest bringing your own bed linens and bath towels. And, you may try a nasal rinse like Neil Med. It looks and feels weird but is a safe way to rinse out your...
- I am allergic to both as well. Personally, I would just stay at a hotel. In my situation it's a must to stay at a hotel when I visit my in-laws who have a cat. The ...
No More Breastmilk
Asked by R.J. from Dallas
on January 20, 2007
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My son is nearly 8 months old and I have been breastfeeding him 4 times a day. One day I woke up and my milk was nearly gone. He is not getting satisfied when nursin...
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- Make sure you are drinking lots of water...I found that especially in the cold weather, I had to drink more. It definitely effects your milk production. You can use fe...
- R., It seems like most everyone has said just about the same thing. I have had a similar situation, and my daughter is only 3 months old! I had to go back to work ...
- My lactation consultant recommends More Milk Plus supplement. It comes in capsule & liquid. It will help to boost your supply. Of course, you should also check out ...
Can You Take Sudafed While Nursing If You Have a Cold?
Asked by L.M. from Los Angeles
on February 26, 2008
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Can you take Sudafed while nursing?
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- I use this resource when looking up what I can and can't take. It does say that Sudafed can reduce your milk supply but it is probably safe to take. You can reference ...
- When i was sick while i was breastfeeding i called my Dr to see if there was anything over the counter i could take. She told me that any decongestants would decrease ...
- I think the main ingreadient in sudafed might dry out your milk. Use it sparingly.
