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Giving Birth While Sick???
Simple question... have any of you ever been sick while giving birth? ... my cold/flu/whatever it was but they asked that no sick people visit (very funny ... you breastfeed... your body produces antibodies to whatever you are sick with ...
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- you and the baby will be alright.
- I gave birth while trying to recover from a broken elbow. lol ... depending on what illness you have, they most likely will put antibiotic in your IV as well as the t...
- I would think your body would hold off until you have the strength to give birth and I would really doubt that you'd infect your baby. Like a previous post said, your...
Should I Dump Breastmilk When I Have a Cold?
I have a bit of a sore throat and a cold. Is it ok for me to be feeding .... Breastfeeding While Sick · 39 · What Cold Medicine Is Safe While Nursing? Any? ...
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- I had the same thing I had the flu, but I never stop breastfeeding. It was hard because I only took a few Tylenol and tried to rest when I could which is not often. I ...
- No, do not pump and dump. Your breastmilk provides antibodies for your baby and helps her/him build up his/her immunity to your cold (and other illnesses as well). T...
- double check with your doctor but I believe its ok.
Cold Remedies While Breastfeeding?
I would personally avoid all OTC cold medicine while breastfeeding. ... I take Sudafed when I am sick like that. Mainly I take it at night to sleep (the ...
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- I called my OB to ask about cold medicines when I had a monster cold and my little one was about 4 months old. She said I could take the OTC meds *BUT* anything that ...
- S.- I have had several colds since my son was born 15 months ago. Like you I hate to take anything because I am breasfeeding. The last cold I had I just couldn't ...
- I am unable to take decongestants and really suffer when I have colds because I have a very small nasal passage. So I take Ocean Nasal spray. If you go to the pha...
Cold / Sinus Medicine
I had the same problem in May while I was breastfeeding. ... Next question: Sick Mommy ... What Cold Medicine Is Safe While Nursing? Any? ...
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- Hi, I know you will probably think I am crazey but here it goes..... 1 go get you some yogurt make sure it has active yogurt cultures in it, eat one thing a day for ...
- I take tylenol cold and sinus. This is what my doctor has me take.
- Mucinex and plain sudafed are safe for the baby but it will dry up your milk...any decongestant will as far as I know. Delsym is a good expectorant that I used last w...
Cold Medicines While Pregnant
I had a terrible cold while I was pregnant last winter and my doc said the only thing I COULD take was Sudafed (same with breastfeeding). ...
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- You can take Sudafed (or the equivalent). You can also take Benedryl. If the cough syrup says DM - don't take it. Essentially, you want to stay away from certain an...
- DONT LISTEN TO US. Call your OB office and ask them. ONLY they can assess your medical history and give you good advice. I was told Psudeophed would be okay for me, bu...
- Because you are early in your pregnancy.. the best drug for you is no drugs at all. If you are absolutely miserabe and you cant sleep then you might need to take so...
5 Day Old Baby, 3 Year Old Has a Cold and Wants to Touch - Help!
Oct 12, 2009 ... And how do I keep her from getting sick? She's breastfed, but we've ... My daughter caught a cold literally while I was in labor with my son ...
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- When I told my husband about your post, he jokingly asked me if I posted this and forgot I did. :) My 2.5 year old son got a virus from a friend of his and then passe...
- J., I too have a newborn and two older children. Here's some advice: 1. Keep the baby in a pack n play, swing or crib - off the floor where "big brother" can ...
- Love on that 3 year old little boy as much as possible, and your immunities to the virus will kick in and be passed to the baby. You of course will risk getting sick, ...
Breastfeeding, Biting/Teething on Nipple, and a Cold
Breastfeeding, Biting/Teething on Nipple, and a Cold. Hi all, I am wondering what to do with my son. He has been sick the last few days and I think he is ...
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- When he bites u, push him into your breast. he will stop biting. this was a tip from EBC.
- Here is what always worked for me. When the baby bites, scream! When the baby startles and stops nursing, say "No bites!" They quickly put it together that biting is n...
- Cruel and harsh as it sounds my sister-in-law and a friend both flicked their children, told them "no" very emphatically and then just gave them a bottle when they bit...
Refusing Bottle During Teething? Common Cold?
my daughter who is also 7 months has/had a stuffy nose and cold, while she was sick .... months old when they get sick(with a cold..conjestion) and refused the bottle. .... If you are not breastfeeding the other responses seem helpful. ...
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- My son is 8 months old and has 8 teeth, he has refused the bottle both when teething and when sick. Not sure if you are still nursing but I have found when he won't t...
- R., OK when our son was teething terribly at the first tooth along with the others popping in and breaking in the gums. I let him suck on frozen organic blueberries, ...
- Hi R., I have three children who are in the early teens but I remember having this problem with one of my twins and it turned out to be Thrush. Check in his mouth an...
Sick 3 Week Old and VERY Worried Mom!
My 3 week old son has recently came down w/ a cold! He's miserable! ..... I'm so sorry ur little one is sick my daughter was breastfed and got a cold I had .... Keep his head elevated while nursing - if you can, try sidelie nursing with ...
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- J. - Make sure and suction his nose out with a bulb/suction device when he's really snotty, especially before feeding. You can also use a few drops of saline solu...
- Have you tried a cool mist vaporizer in his room at night? I would just keep taking his temperature to make he doesn’t get one and if he gets a cough, keep calling ...
- If you can't get into your doctors office. Try the Beaumont After hours pediatric clinc in the Beaumont Medical Building on the Beaumont Campus. Good Luck!
How Long Are You Engorged Before You Start Feeling Relief?
Oct 5, 2009 ... I wasn't in pain at all until I stopped breastfeeding all together. ... Diapers Not Holding During Day · Safe to Breastfeed while Sick ...
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- It depends. Generally, it takes between one week and one month. My last weaning it took almost two weeks before I could lift my arms above my waist without wincing a...
- Hi J., I breastfed all four of my kids until they got several teeth.Relief is an individual thing. I would breastfed but cut down on the feeding time. It took abou...
- I didn't read all of the responses, so I'm not sure if you have had this answer or not, but if you take the cabbage leaves and freeze them. I went through about 10 on...
