Nursing While Sick or Taking Medication: Child
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Breastfeeding While Sick
Asked by K.H. from Kalamazoo
on September 22, 2008
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Hi out there! I have a quick question for all of you moms that breastfeed. Tessa (my little girl) is 4months old and I am still breastfeeding. I am starting to come...
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- Hi K. ~ I'm an OB nurse. Yes, continue nursing. Increase your fluids (this will also help thin out the drainage). Do Not take sudafed! Any medication that helps t...
- Yes, you can still breastfeed while you are sick. I did for both my boys. As for suggestions to soothe your throat, I always have a stock of lemons or limes and ma...
- Hi K., I think it's wonderful that you're breastfeeding your little one. In answer to your question, yes you can continue to breastfeed your baby while you're sick....
Safe Anti-anxiety Medication While Breastfeeding?
Asked by K.M. from Portland
on June 7, 2008
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I am going to see a doctor on Monday to possibly start taking an anti-anxiety medication. I have pretty bad anxiety and have for my entire life. I am also currently ...
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- I could understand how anyone having two young children so close in age could be anxious! I don't personally know a lot about antianxiety medications, but I would urge...
- Hi K., Most of the anti-anxiety meds (SSRIs) are fine; the one with the longest record of safe use while breastfeeding is Zoloft. You could Google Tom Hale and med...
- Hi K.! I hear ya on the anxiety front. Unfortunately, I recently had my first battle with some pretty serious anxiety. But...I did find some very helpful things...
Breastfeeding - Anyone Had to Take Prescription Medicine?
Asked by H.F. from Chicago
on July 2, 2008
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Hi area moms-
I was just diagnosed with strep throat and my Dr gave me a prescription (zithromax) and I can't breastfeed for 10 days... I have to pump/dump and use up...
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- Sorry for the delay. I just got in touch with a good friend, a lactation consultant and nurse. Okay...so you CAN keep breastfeeding!!! When you are taking Zithromax...
- Hi, I had pnemonia during the first 9 weeks of my pregnancy. The dr.'s had to give me an antibiotic and ensured me that it was safe to take during the pregnancy. ...
- Did your doctor tell you to stop nursing? If so, he/she must not be an advocate of nursing. I would speak with your OB/GYN about the drug transfers or refer to the a...
Anxiety Medication While Breastfeeding
Asked by L.Q. from Washington DC
on September 5, 2009
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I am still breastfeeding my 20 month old daughter and wanted to know if there is any medication that is safe to take for anxiety. I am taking two classes (I'm in my la...
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- Good for you for breastfeeding and for trying to take control of your anxiety. I struggle with anxiety, too. It is hard to explain to people how our fears go beyond ...
- I have struggled with severe anxiety and breastfed my baby for 10 months while on 50 mg of zoloft. Those people who say you shouldnt take drugs etc have never had anx...
- I HAD to take a LOW dose of Paxil. the lowest on the market to fight off severe depression. my baby is fine (an amazon at 2 1/2) and there was NO problem weaning her e...
Safe Cough Remedies While Breastfeeding
Asked by L.T. from San Francisco
on January 22, 2008
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I just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on January 12th, and about a week later came down with a nasty cough. I'm not sure if it's cold or allergies, but I'm afraid...
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- I heard garlic works. Just try putting a little garlic powder in the back of the mouth and that should do the trick.
- Congrats on the birth of your child! I would suggest that you try: -hot water with honey and fresh lemon squeezed into your mug. -Airborne -Organic Lemon tea ...
- Hi L., we went through this too. Came home after c-sec to a house infected with three year old cooties from school. Dr told me anything in small amounts is Ok and le...
Acne Medication While Breastfeeding
Asked by L.Q. from Washington DC
on February 24, 2009
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I just wanted to ask if anyone knows what acne medications are safe while breastfeeding. Also, is there any type of acne medication that you would recommend more than ...
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- Hi there - I don't quite know of any that are deemed "safe" I did use Benzoyl Peroxide on my face with both of my kids at a very low dose and had no issues. I don't kn...
- Hi! I am a Mary Kay Consultant. We carry a line called Velocity. This line has no benzoyl in it and is safe for pregnant and nursing women. If you would like you can s...
- Please, please, please go natural. Natural is best for you and your daughter. I have struggled with moderate acne my entire life (now 31) and just recently started get...
Is It OK to Take Cold Medication While Breastfeeding
Asked by C.R. from Los Angeles
on November 9, 2007
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I currently have a cold and my 6 month old has gotten it also, with a slight cough. For her, I just put Baby Vicks on her chest and run a warm mist humdifier in her r...
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- Hi C., I was just sick as well and am nursing. They told me to take tylenol cold. Just try to pump or feed, then take it so there is less ingested by your beautiful...
- Yes, It is okay to take cold medication. While pregnant and breastfeeding, my OB/GYN told me its okay to take any Tyenol product... Tylenol PM, Tylenol Sinus, Tylenol...
- Anything with an anti-histimine will dry up your milk. It dries up fast adn is hard to get back. I'd use saline spray up the nose to dry out the nasal passages if yo...
6 Year Old Daughter with Chronic Ear Eczema
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on March 3, 2008
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Hi- My nearly 6 year old daughter has had chronic eczema behind her ear since she was 3 years old. We have tried many approaches to heal it: homeopathy (myself through...
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- Has anyone raised the possibility that this could be a fungal infection rather than eczema? Fungal infections can look remarkably similar, and can be reluctant to cle...
- Hello A., Are you familiar with Arbonne's products? They are botanically based, dermatologist & pediatrician tested. We have a baby line that works very well for ...
- Hi A., My brother had severe eczema for years as a kid (he's 34 this year and eczema free). It was caused by a milk allergy. My parents tried every version of milk av...
Breastfeeding
Asked by N.R. from Nashville
on March 16, 2008
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I'm trying to stop breastfeeding but my breast seems to be full and its hurts. What can i do to relieve the pain without having my baby feed from it or pumping?
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- I have a 4 year old and a 5 month old. both girls. anyway, with my oldest daughter I used cold cabbage leaves and a tight, bra around my breast.. It did still fell a l...
- You may try putting warm towels on your breast. Good luck. D..
- My doctors told me to stand in the shower and press a warm wet washcloth in a downward motion to express out some of the build up. If you are not feeding the build up...
Breastfeeding
Asked by D.D. from Cleveland
on May 11, 2008
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My daughter is 2 now and she is having a hard time giving up breastfeeding at nite. Is there anything I could take to dry up my milk? Or any tips at getting her to bed...
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- Hi there good for you for sticking too it! i nursed all three of my younger kids until age two as well and that last night feeding was the last one to go. I had a lo...
- Without knowing details whether or not this is a "control" issue for the child, my gut answer is to enjoy the bonding time because they grow up too fast. Does she wan...
- YEA for you & what you have done for your daughter, nursing her for 2 beautiful years!!! :O) If nighttime is not her only nursing time, then try telling her that the...
