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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.
Tylonal PM and Breastfeeding?
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on May 11, 2012
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I gotta get some sleep! (see my last post about feeling sick)
Anyone know if Tylonal PM is safe for breastfeeding moms? my DD is 15mo old.
Kellymom didn't have i...
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- http://www.infantrisk.com/ Dr. Hale This is my favorite site to look up the safety of medications etc during breastfeeding.
- Tylenol PM is just Tylenol & Benedryl. 2 of the only meds safe to give an infant even if they don't need it. So typically, if you ask your pharmacist or Ped, they s...
- Ingredients: "Tylenol PM is comprised of 500 milligrams of the pain reliever acetaminophen and 25 milligrams of diphenhydramine HCl, the sleep aid. Acetaminophe...
Feeling Engorged After Weaning
Asked by N.S. from Albuquerque
on June 10, 2008
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Hi Moms,
So I just weaned my 19 mo old about 4 days ago and now my breasts are engorged and really painful. Does anyone have any advice on how to relieve this? I ha...
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- I remember experiencing the exact same thing when I weaned my first child. I finally pumped (only 1 time) and it completely dried up after that. After that experienc...
- Hi N., The best thing that worked for me on my oldest two boys was weaning them gradually. However for my daughter it was different. I suggest that you use your brea...
- I wore a tight sports bra for two days to relieve the engorgement when I weaned my daughter at 19 months. It really seemed to help. I did pump the first day because ...
Breastfeeding and Zyrtec
Asked by M.P. from Sacramento
on April 9, 2008
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Anybody know if it's okay to take Zyrtec daily for allergies if you are breastfeeding?
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- M., According to the zytrec customer care center (phone 1-800-343-7805) it is not recomended for nursing mothers. Amanda
- I'm pretty sure that it passes through milk and is NOT safe to take while nursing or pregnant. I was at the allergist last week, and he suggested either Clairitin duri...
- It is safe, but it also has a propensity to decrease your milk supply. I used it with my dtr and she's a healthy 2 year old now. It did decrease my milk supply a littl...
Need More Milk
Asked by D.R. from Pocatello
on December 1, 2009
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It seems like my baby is starving, but when I nurse him, he doesn't seem to get full. Even when I try to pump, I don't get very much. I was wondering if there are an...
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- There is a dietary supplement called Fenugreek that is supposed to help increase milk production in lactating mothers, there is also an herbal tea that helps as well. ...
- Hi D., I started running low on milk as well. I went to see a lactation consultant and what they had me do was HARD but it worked. They told me that I needed to pump ...
- I've heard that drinking a beer a day can increase production.
Allergies
Asked by R.L. from Lubbock
on February 22, 2010
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My 6 year old son ALWAYS has a runny nose and his head is constantly stuffy, If his nose is not running, He gets severe bloody noses. He had so much inflammation in hi...
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- I have allergies, I tested positive for 74 out of 80 things they tested me for. I can tell you that the meds they are giving him may be drying him out too much. That ...
- I feel for your little guy, R.. And you! I do know a number of natural things that have helped other kids with allergies, stuffiness and inflammation. I am blessed to ...
- Check out these website. Www.allergytx.com. www.naet.com. Both work great getting rid of allergies. Good luck.
Zyrtec & Breastfeeding
Asked by J.T. from Cincinnati
on June 30, 2008
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Hi. I'm a mom-to-be, and want to breastfeed when my baby is born. The problem is, I have chronic allergies, and have to take Zyrtec every day. It's the only thing that...
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- Hi J.! I am a pharmacist and Zyrtec is fine to take when breastfeeding. A great place to check for medications and breastfeeding is www.kellymom.com. Zyrtec is conside...
- J., You will want to read about NAET treatment for allergies. I had one of the highest numbers ever seen(seriously) ever.(Did Mayo,etc.) and this is changing my life....
- I was having problems with my allergies after the birth of my third child. When I went to my OB/GYN, she prescribed Zyrtec knowing I am breastfeeding. I asked if it ...
