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11 Week Old Fussing While Breastfeeding
Great job breastfeeding mama! You are doing a great thing for your babies! Helpful? ... breastfeeding 11 month old · 11 week old infant · medication while ...
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- I agree with Nikki H. I would call your local La Leche League - they can give you phone or hands on help. Great job breastfeeding mama! You are doing a great thing ...
- I had a very similar problem when my son was about 3 months old. He had been a great nurser up until that point and then he would scream during every feeding. It is re...
- L. try putting a litter syrup on your nipple and dont try so hard some times babbies can tell if you are stressed and I am sure you are.hope this helps.J.
Nursing Mama with MRSA
I would contact La Leche League to find out if the medication you were on is safe to take while breastfeeding. From experience, I have found that doctors ...
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- If you're not already, try lactose-free formula (soy, if you have to) for your daughter, if you choose to supplement. She's likely lactose intolerant (causing gas pain...
- I would contact La Leche League to find out if the medication you were on is safe to take while breastfeeding. From experience, I have found that doctors aren't educat...
- If you have an open wound, that would be the main concern for giving your baby MRSA. You should cover all of your wounds and have your Dr. prescribe antibiotic cream ...
Breastfeeding on Anti-depressants?
Aug 31, 2009 ... I dont have any experience with nursing on medication but I know bf ..... breastfeeding medications · pain medication while breastfeeding ...
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- Your health is more important that breastfeeding regardless of what anyone else says! You will be no good to your children if you are depressed, and add to it that yo...
- I am breastfeeding my 8-month-old and I am bipolar. I take Lexapro for depression and Tegretol for the bipolar. I would not give up breastfeeding for anything! Of cour...
- You know, a happy mom , is a good mom. This is one of those situations where you need to put your needs first. An entire generation of human beings was raised with...
Breastfeeding While Sick
It is completely okay to breastfeed while you are sick. As far as medication.... .I think you can only take tylonel, IB, and maybe benadryl. ...
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- Hi K. ~ I'm an OB nurse. Yes, continue nursing. Increase your fluids (this will also help thin out the drainage). Do Not take sudafed! Any medication that helps t...
- Yes, you can still breastfeed while you are sick. I did for both my boys. As for suggestions to soothe your throat, I always have a stock of lemons or limes and ma...
- Hi K., I think it's wonderful that you're breastfeeding your little one. In answer to your question, yes you can continue to breastfeed your baby while you're sick....
Lexapro and Breastfeeding
My doctor told me there is very little medication secreted into the breastmilk ( way .... I took Lexapro while breastfeeding my son because I had postpartum ...
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- Jeanette, I'd like to offer a slightly different perspective on taking meds. My decision to take Lexapro and Wellbutrin during pregnancy and breastfeeding comes aft...
- Good news from my front. I took Lexapro while nursing both my beautiful girls. So far (3.5 and 1.5), no ill effects. I'm still nursing the 18 month old. You haven'...
- There is a wonderful book I have been using to help people out of depression, it looks wholistically at your life, mental/physical/spiritual etc. not religion based at...
Safe Cold Medicines While Breastfeeding
Aug 29, 2009 ... Most cold medications are safe while breastfeeding, but understand that antihistamines and decongestants will decrease your milk supply to ...
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- go to kellymom.com. It's a great website for nursing moms and they have a section where they tell you which medicine is safe.
- My doctor and pediatrician said I could take any type of Benadryl.
- One of the safest medications you can try is a homeopathic remedy. There are NO side effects and extremely safe for everyone. If you go to a health food store you can ...
I'm Sick and Nursing - Can I Take Any Medication?
There are many medications that are safe to take while breastfeeding...most over the counter stuff really. Only a very small percentage of anything ...
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- Yes, there are lots of medications that are safe while nursing. Unfortunately, many docs believe you have to stop nursing to take medications. Call a lactation consu...
- my doctor has given me the okay to take tylenol based medicines
- Zicam works great! It's a OTC homeopathic, available everywhere, and really shortens a cold!
Has Anyone Taken Amoxicilin While Breastfeeding?
I understand your hesitation as I am also a first time mom, but amoxicillin is very safe to take while breastfeeding. Any medication is only passed on to ...
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- C., I have taken this while breastfeeding and I had no issues. I just made sure that I ate tons of yogurt for both myself and if your child is on solids already I ...
- Hi C., I understand your hesitation as I am also a first time mom, but amoxicillin is very safe to take while breastfeeding. Any medication is only passed on to your...
- Its fine. I've been on it a couple of times and my daughter has been fine. Her doc explained that amox is the type they give to babies anyway so for them to get it ma...
HELP.... I've Got a Question for All the Breastfeeding Moms.
I do not know why you would be able to take these pain medications after childbirth and ... While breastfeeding you can take both vicadin and Percocet. ...
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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...
Seeking Advice on How to Stop Breastfeeding.
medication while breastfeeding · breastfeeding medication · supplementing while breastfeeding · breastfeeding and supplementing ...
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- This may sound totally nuts but I have talked with several moms becuase I'm beginning to ween too and it really works. Buy a head of cabbage and cut in half. Put a cab...
- I did it in two weeks but it didn't feel so great. Start dropping feedings now. For instance if you do 6 a day, do 5 for two- three days then drop to 4 for two days ...
- Hi! My little guy is 13 weeks old and I stopped breastfeeding at 7 weeks - and went back to work when he was 10 weeks old. I weaned him in about a week without many ...
