Nursing While Sick or Taking Medication: Infant
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Cold Medicine Safe While Breastfeeding
Asked by J.P. from Austin
on December 8, 2008
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I know I could call the doc's office but I was hoping for just a quick response: is nyquil or dayquil safe while breastfeeding?
Thanks all!
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- No. I would not use nyquil or dayquil. Call the nurse at your doctor's office. If I remember right, my doctor told me that I could take the children's formula of col...
- I know Tylenol was always safe but my last baby is now 8 so I don't know if things have changed. I think it's always best to seek advice from you doctor. I remember ta...
- I was told just plain tylenol or sudafed, though sudafed might have a slight but temporary drying effect (on milk supply). I've found www.kellymom.com a good source...
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....
Taking Medication While Breastfeeding
Asked by L.L. from Tucson
on April 22, 2009
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Hey everyone!
It's been windy here the past couple of days and today I woke up sneezing, runny nose and watery eyed. So far I've been coping with my allergies patient...
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- I just went to the pharmacy over the weekend for the very same reason. My eyes were puffy and I co uldnt' keep them open they itched so bad and I couldn't breathe at a...
- It won't help watery eyes but try a Neti Pot for the nasal allergies! I haven't taken allergy meds in years!
- I would talk to your doctor or the pharmacists, it's not worth the risk. However doctors also vary on what they think so keep that in mind. Some people are very ...
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 While on Medication?
Asked by C.C. from Orlando
on January 12, 2011
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Ok Mommas,
I am getting conflicting advice from my health care professionals.
I am due in two weeks w/ baby #2, have been on Synthroid (for hypothyroid) and Toprol (...
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- I would trust the Thomas Hale info you've already received. His book is what lactation consultants use. Also, finding a good lactation consultant now could help allay ...
- Can you see if you can find a doc who is also a lac consultant? I was taking a med that my OB didn't rec-but then I checked with my ped who is a LC and she was ok...
- Don't know about the medications but I will say breastfeeding is easier with #2 and, from what I can tell, your body makes more milk. I wouldnt wait until the hospital...
What Cold Medicine Is Safe While Nursing? Any?
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on November 28, 2008
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Happy Thanksgiving Mamas!
I have come down with a terrible cold and I could really use some relief. I checked the La Leche League website, but couldn't find any in...
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- I hope you feel better soon. It is the worst being sick when you are a mom. You just don't have time to be sick or usually have anyone to really take care of you! ...
- Greetings K.: Just about any remedy you take for your symptoms will be fine for the baby. OTC meds only help with symptoms anyway. It is good that you are still n...
- Hi K.! Although I don't know for sure, you might look into Sudafed & Chlortrimaton. I am pregnant, & when I came down w/a cold a few months ago, my dr. said I could ta...
Safe Cold Medicines While Breastfeeding
Asked by J.T. from Sacramento
on August 28, 2009
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I have a bad cold and I am miserable, but I have a seven week old that I am breastfeeding. The last thing I want to do is take something unsafe for her, but it is hard...
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- go to kellymom.com. It's a great website for nursing moms and they have a section where they tell you which medicine is safe.
- My doctor and pediatrician said I could take any type of Benadryl.
- One of the safest medications you can try is a homeopathic remedy. There are NO side effects and extremely safe for everyone. If you go to a health food store you can ...
What Medicine Is Safe While Breastfeeding.
Asked by C.C. from Denver
on December 15, 2008
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I am nursing my 11 week daughter and have a cold my other kid had it first. Two had a cough and fever the older one had the diarrhea. Mine has manifested into a head...
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- I do the Neil-med Nasal Rinses. Since starting those a year ago, I haven't had to take any decongestants and I've only had one sinus infection, which is a huge improv...
- Contacting your local La Leche Leage is a good ide, since someone should be able to answer these questions for you. http://www.lllusa.org/UT/Utah.html is the site for...
- You can take the same things as while you were pregnant, except for anti-histamines (they can decrease your milk supply). Sudafed, Robitussin, Tylenol and ibuprofen a...
Breastfeeding and Sick
Asked by R.A. from Los Angeles
on March 30, 2009
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I don't know what is up with my immune system, but I seem to get sick quite often. If my son is sick, I'll get sick too. He was fine for the first six months and I a...
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- It's tough not to get sick, especially when you have a baby sneezing in your face and touching you after they just put their hands in their mouth, not to mention their...
- Yes, there is more you can do. Vitamins are isolated nutrition. You should get your vitamins from food. If you would like to borrow my dvd, nutritional seminar, let...
- I'm sure plenty of people will give you suggestions to help your immune system. But I just wanted to say that this has just been a horrible year for viruses. We have...
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...
