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Breastfeeding and Have a Cold - Worried to Take Anything!!!! What Should I Do?
K.G.
asks from Chicago
Okay, I've come down with the nasty cold (sore throat, post nasal drip, cough) that my husband had about a week or two ago. He was lucky and could take whatever he w...
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See all- Check with your ob or midwife. I found saline drops to work okay, but had much better luck with a netti pot. I know it sounds strange, but it is a pot that you fill...
- When I had a cold, I just toughed it out, because I did not want to risk my precious milk supply. Probably not the answer you were looking for. Hope you feel bett...
- I usually tough it out for the same reasons that you mention. You can check kellymom to see what drugs are "safe" etc for breastfeeding. http://www.kellymom.com/hea...
