is delsym safe while 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...
"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 ...
