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Pregnant with Allergies
Asked by V.H. from Phoenix
on March 17, 2008
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I'm from So. Cal. and now my 2nd spring in phoenix I seem to have the same allergies my husband got last year. I'm the type that would just jump into any medication t...
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- Hi V.- Have you talked to your doctor about what allergy medications are safe during pregnancy? I was pregnant with my son back east and I have horrible allergies. I...
- I've always taken Benadryl during my pregnancies, even during the first trimester. My doctors have always said it is safe to take while pregnant. It will probably ma...
- I had the same problem with allergies and was told by my doctor it was safe to take Clartin D 24 hour. It work great for me. I took it with all 4 of my pregnancies a...
22 Weeks Pregnant and Getting a Cold, Help!
Asked by L.H. from Chicago
on December 29, 2008
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I know I can't take too much since I am 22 + weeks pregnant. Just wondering what anyone else took. A home remedy that is safe maybe? I have a scratchy throat and my...
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- Only read a few posts so I don't know if it was mentioned but in addition to the humidifer and saline drops, drink lots of water. It really does help thin things out s...
- My doctor told me that I could take Tylenol Cold if needed. But check with your doctor first. You know how one may say one thing but another may have a good reason a...
- Hi L.! Congratulations on baby #2 ... I'm actually due with baby #2 April 12th, 2009!! Luckily I managed to stay healthy with my first pregnancy but unfortunately ca...
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
What Do You Wish You'd Registered For, but Didn't?
Asked by G.M. from Philadelphia
on December 6, 2007
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Hi,
I'm trying to get baby shower gift ideas. Do you have any ideas for cool gifts, or for something you wish you'd register for?
Thanks!
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- baby mitts or the t-shirts that fold over a newborn's hands so they can't scratch themselves the my breast friend (yest that is the name) nursing pillow - worked so m...
- A couple of things I wished I had registered for or asked for and bought later or recieved, and loved.... Gripe water for those colicky babies... Dr brown bottles S...
- Hi G. - I didn't even know breastfeeding clothing existed when I was registering for my baby. If I had known, I definately would have requested some! I had such a di...
Need Medicine Help
Asked by J.H. from Houston
on November 22, 2008
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I am 5 months pregnant with child #2 and I am not feeling well. My worse thing is when my nose is stopped up and that is what I have. Is there something I can do for t...
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- Chronic rhinitis (inflammation of the nose) is one of those wonderful side effects that some women experience during pregnancy due to the increased hormone levels. It...
- You should talk to your doctor to make sure that whatever you take doesn't negatively affect your baby! Sudafed was on the 'ok' list with my doctor when I was pregnan...
- Nettie Pot, Nettie Pot, Nettie Pot. I love it. Throughout the day I also have the vaporizer going and a vicks plug in at night I also rubbed Vicks on my chest.
Pregnant with Allergies
Asked by L.M. from Austin
on January 7, 2009
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HELP!! I am miserable I am 15 weeks pregnant with #2, I have just gotten over the constant nausea and now this. My allergies are killing me, I know Benydryl is safe, b...
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- I've been working with a naturopath for other issues and allergies is one that has come up. It is amazing how quickly the issue was cleared for me! You may want to che...
- Hey there, I was also preggers with allergies and I had asked my doc if it was okay to take zyrtec and he said yes. Try asking your doc when you get a chance, benadryl...
- You can take Claratin. (get the off brand, it is way cheaper. Loratadine?) I took it with both of my girls and it did not make me drowsy at all.
Boosting Immune System
Asked by B.W. from Baton Rouge
on May 6, 2008
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My daughter is 13 months old and just started going to daycare 2 weeks ago. She has been sick ever since. I am wondering if anyone knows of a safe immune booster for...
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- B. a little about Vemma and how it could help with boosting your daughters immune system. Vemma® Is for Kids Too! Everyone knows the importance of helping chil...
- i bought my daughter some gummy vitamuns she gets one a day when she is 2 she'll get the 2 aday i think they help and i chnaged daycares and she hasnt been sick only ...
- Your looking at the right approach. Boosting the immune system is the way to go! It's not the germs that we should fear, but the body's inability to keep them out. The...
