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Breastfeeding W/ Seasonal Allergies
I have been breastfeeding for 12 months now and take it everyday. I also took it my entire pregnancy and had no side effects. 1 mom found this helpful ...
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- Hi L., Have you considered going a natural direction to get rid of your allergies? I too had this problem and found a natural solution. I used to have severe alle...
- Hi L., I also have seasonal as well, and when I was breastfeeding I took Nettle to help with my allergies. It's a natural antihistamine. Good luck! I know alle...
- L., I had severe allergies and received allergy shots weekly while pregnant and breastfeeding. My allergy doc said that Zyrtec (which has been shown safe to give t...
Breastfeeding
Read all 7 responses: "I am currently breatfeding I am sticking to it no matter what. My question is one breast is a lot larger than the other, ...
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- Congrats on breast feeding! As far as one side being bigger than the other, does your son eat more off of the larger side? My daughter did great on both sides for the ...
- Two great questions. I had two c-sections. You'll find recovery is different from person to person, although both of my recoveries went great, I'd say discomfort at ...
- Congrats on the successful breastfeeding! One of my breasts tends to get larger/more engorged than the other. I usually make sure she feeds from that one before bed ...
HELP.... I've Got a Question for All the Breastfeeding Moms.
Read all 16 responses: "Hello all. I have a perfect little 4 month old boy and I 'm breastfeeding. I have a horrible ear infection and the doctors have me on ...
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- DON'T STOP breastfeeding! Doctor's don't always have the correct information. It could ruin everything you and your baby have going right now. Go buy the book "The ...
- While breastfeeding you can take both vicadin and Percocet. I think hydracodone is generic for vicadin. So that is ok to take. Some antibiotics are ok for breastfeedin...
- I was on that for my episiotomy after being sent home from the hospital and breastfed my son just fine. The doctors knew I was breastfeeding so I'm sure it's ok. If yo...
Zoloft and Breastfeeding?
I just wanted to let you know about a new service that could be of real help to all the breastfeeding moms, particularly at this time of year when we might ...
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- I know this was posted awhile ago, but I wanted to give you this resource if you have questions about meds again in the future. I just wanted to let you know about ...
- well there is a risk with any meds while breastfeeding b/c it does get passed in the milk. If you can surrvive without it, that would be best. I would go with what t...
- I was on Zoloft when I became pregnant. My OB/GYN said that it was okay to take until the 8th month. However, I immediatly stopped taking it when I found out that I wa...
Sore Thoat and Cough Meds for a Breastfeeding Mom
Read all 6 responses: "I am a Mom of a adorable 8-week old baby girl. I currenly had cough (with phlegm) and also sore throat. Do you know any meds that I ...
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- I would say lozenges for the sore throat and plain Robutussin (not a combination formula) for the cough. Also a humidifier always helps and if you are having any nasa...
- Try Ginger tea add ginger to the tea when it is brewing, along with few dops of honey. I used it all the time when I was BF. Having the warm vapor with vicks soothe...
- Grease your feet up really good with Vicks medicated chest rub - not the greaseless one (Wal-Mart brand is cheaper)and put a pair of old socks on. This will help with...
Food Restrictions for Me While Breastfeeding?
First, I'd get advice from breastfeeding moms (like those in La Leche League) instead of OBs. OBs are surgical specialists, not breastfeeding experts. ...
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- I breastfed four kids and never had I been told not to eat certain foods. However, I was not a sushi fan back then. With my first, though, I found soon that he cou...
- First, I'd get advice from breastfeeding moms (like those in La Leche League) instead of OBs. OBs are surgical specialists, not breastfeeding experts. Remember that it...
- I don't know who told you to stay off all that stuff. What are you going to eat if you can't eat anything? I breast fed 3 boys and 1 girl. I ate whatever I wanted an...
Weight Watchers and Breast Feeding
I did WW while breastfeeding. I'm not sure if it's changed (it was a few years ago), but you got to add 10 .... Weight Loss Ideas for a Breastfeeding Mom ...
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- You should not diet while breastfeeding, it's not healthy for the baby. You should, however, excercise regularly (I always walked with the stroller everyday) and eat ...
- Yes, I did WW while breastfeeding my son. You are allowed 10 extra points while breastfeeding, and (I think) it was more water and 1 extra calcium serving. About two...
- I was just looking at my book for you. Theres a questionnaire now that you fill out to determine your points. So I don't have an answer for you. I think you should de...
Zyrtec While Breastfeeding
I took some samples from my mom's office while the Zyrtec rep was there - she said that Zyrtec was OK for pregnant and breastfeeding moms - I want to say a ...
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- well, almost all drugs taken safely during preg. are safe during nursing and I took Zyrtec during my 1st preg and while nursing my 1st baby as well as for my second pr...
- Hi K.. I'm no doctor! But id check with your pediatrician. I do know Zyrtec is OK for babies over 6 months. My son has been on it for about a little over a month. I'd ...
- I doubt that the danger would be to your baby, but it definately could possibly begin to dry up your milk. Most allergy/cold medications will. If your pediatrician d...
Sushi While Breastfeeding.
There's really no food a breastfeeding mom should avoid. Make sure you get your sushi from a reputable source so YOU don't get sick, but other than that. ...
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- I also like sushi! I think it would be best to check with the babys doctor or yours. You can eat cucumber rolls or anything without uncooked fish. Alot of sushi restur...
- I breastfeed, and I also eat alot of sushi. There are so many different kinds of sushi, that if you are worried about chemicals in uncooked fish, just try a sushi tha...
- There's really no food a breastfeeding mom should avoid. Make sure you get your sushi from a reputable source so YOU don't get sick, but other than that... GO AT IT!!...
Breastfeeding
I am a breastfeeding mom My daughter is 26 months old and is still breastfeeding if you want tips emotional support or just to talk about it when it is hard ...
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- Hi I had some moments like this but after speaking to mothers/doctors/researching...I finally figured out on my own...Drink more liquids! Drink lots and lots and lots ...
- I had this problems whe my son was first born. I had a c-section and, after some research, I found out that alot of women who don't go thru traditional labor can have ...
- That happened to my sister in law with her second. She breast fed my nephew fine, then when my niece was born, she couldn't breast feed. Some people just can't do it. ...
