delsym and breastfeeding
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Delsym
Asked by J. from Chicago
on May 28, 2008
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Can you take delsym while breastfeeding?
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- You may want to put a call into your OB to see if it is OK to take while breastfeeding. They may suggest something else if it is not OK.
- J.: yes you can. it is used regularly for infants, P., RLC, IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Breastfeeding and Parenting Solut...
- i would ask a pharmacist or your ped- they have a book that lets them know if its safe and what the studies show.
Sore Thoat and Cough Meds for a Breastfeeding Mom
Asked by Y.T. from Chicago
on February 22, 2008
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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 can take that would not affect my b...
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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...
Cold / Sinus Medicine
Asked by M.C. from Kansas City
on August 12, 2007
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Does anyone know what I can take for a cold or sinus problems while breastfeeding??
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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...
Sore Throat Relief for Mamas
Asked by L.A. from New York
on February 9, 2011
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Ladies:
First time mama here. I'm 35 with a 4 m.o. son, and just back to work. I guess winter has gotten the better of me because I have the first signs of a cold....
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- Teaspoon of honey for the throat. Salt water is great too! I would defintely put a warm mist humidifer in your bedroom and take a long steamy shower if you can. Hop...
- There are things you can take that are perfectly safe for your baby. Just call the pediatrician's office and ask them. Also, since you are breastfeeding, chances are...
- use Braggs vinegar with the mother in it. 2TB per glass of filtered water....drink down glasses of it throughout the day. it helps! =)
Pregnant with a Cold
Asked by M.P. from Pocatello
on April 8, 2009
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Hey Ladies. I am 11 weeks pregnant and I have come down with a cold. My symptoms are sore throat, congestion, cough, headache, and body aches. I am looking for anyt...
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- Sounds like the flu from what you describe. If it's been less than 48 hours, call and see if the anti-viral meds are okay to take, although you have to be tested fir...
- Here are some things that I used when pregnant and now since I am still breastfeeding. Humidifier, echinacea, tylenol, chicken broth, anything with oregano in it, O...
- I had the flu when I was about 9 weeks pregnant and it was not fun. The congestion from pregnancy on top of it was awful. Double check with your OBGYN they should ha...
I Have a Cold and Nursing
Asked by K.B. from Savannah
on February 4, 2008
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I'm nursing and have a cold. What medicine can I take? The worst part is my cough. I have some tussin and ny quil in the cabinet are those okay? Any imput would be...
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- What ever goes into your body will go into your babys body. I took regular tylenol if i had to take something. its good that you are coughing, you want to get that inf...
- benadryl and tylenol is all i was told to take. I am nursing also and you basically have to tough it out... which isn't what you want to hear. Hope you get to feelin...
- K., No, these are not safe for the baby of for you! I know you want some relief, but these drugs will not help you heal and they are dangerous. I would suggest vi...
Newborn and Worried About the Risk of Swine Flu for the Baby
Asked by A.T. from Chicago
on May 8, 2009
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HELP! I'm so worried about the Swine Flu and my 6 week old baby! How worried should I be about this? Should we avoid contact with people? Should we stay home? Wha...
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- Don't panic, it's an over-rated disease and not any more deadly/catching than the regular flu. We have immune systems for this. Wash your hands, definitely KEEP EXPOS...
- Take a deep breath and hang in there. Swine flu isn't as bad as they thought it would be. You're far more likely to catch the regular flu. With a little one, I'd de...
- First, don't panic. My kids have been made scared by the media and their classmates. I just remind them that the best way to protect themselves is to continuously wa...
Silly Vent - Who Should Sleep on the Couch?
Asked by H.M. from Denver
on January 9, 2012
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Ok - my hubby has had a terrible cough for the past 5 or 6 days and since he goes to be after me he thinks it's okay to come to bed, cough uncontrollably all night lon...
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- I understand your pain.... but he is the one who is sick. So he gets the bed and you get the couch. Or buy earplugs for yourself. If you're not getting the help you...
- My husband and I are both pretty respectful. Usually, who ever has the cold trudges downstairs to the couch to not wake the rest of the family. I don't expect him to, ...
- Sick person gets the bed, cause the more sleep they get, the faster they recover and stop coughing. :)
"OTC Meds or Not"
Asked by C.F. from Charleston
on January 28, 2009
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Lately there has been alot of talk about not giving children under 2 over the counter cold meds. Some doctors say its ok some not. what to do when your 15month old is ...
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- You can try the saline solution nose drops, it is supposed to break up the congestion in the nose or you can make your own with a little salt and warm water. Hope this...
- What OTC meds are you talking about? Sudafed? I would NOT give to a child 15 months old -- especially for sleep-time. A cool mist humidifier. Vapo-rub on the chest...
- Hi C.! I have struggled with the same issue, as I gave my son baby tylenol cold, etc. when he was an infant. He is 22 months now and I found something called "Hyland...
My Son Has Croup HELP!
Asked by J.G. from Los Angeles
on June 5, 2008
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My son is 6 months old and has croup, he is barking like a seal. He is fine during the day, however at night he is up most of the night and feels really bad. I took hi...
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- You Might see if there is anything in his room or where he sleeps that he might be allergic to? and check his diet?
- As a mother of a 3 yr old and a respiratory therapy student, PLEASE J., DO NOT USE ANY HOT STEAMY AIR ON YOUR SON!!! This is the old fashioned way of thinking and in f...
- Hi J., The doctor's advice was good, I'mnot sure about the steriods, but here's one more thing you can do, to make him more comfortable, put him in his infant/carseat ...
