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UTI And Antibiotics?
UTI's are caused by bacteria, so the only way to get rid of it is to take an antibiotic..don't worry about taking one while breastfeeding, when I had ...
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- Hi, K.. I had chronic UTIs and UTI symptoms for years. The doctor I was seeing at the time would do a culture and find no bacteria. Therefore, he ruled out UTI and ...
- Hi K.! I have had three this year and if I have another, I will have to see an urinologist. I have had no luck getting rid of them on my own; I have tried cranberry ...
- hi K. i seem to get symptoms of uti very often and like you have never had one in my life until giving birth. i have had to take many antibiotics when it was really ba...
Breastfeeding While Sick
Antibiotics (if your doctor decides you need them) are fine while breast feeding . Pharmacists will always say not to take most meds while breast feeding, ...
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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....
Can I Give Blood While Breastfeeding?
i also gave blood while breast feeding. Just make sure you have plenty of fluids before ... are not taking antibiotics, and are at least 100 pounds are good ...
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- I use to work at the Red Cross doing the traveling bloodmobiles. Its been a few years (approx. 6-7) but I doubt the rules have changed. No donating while pregnant or...
- I'd say no, just to be on the safe side. It really takes alot from your body to give blood, and you need all you can get when it comes to feeding your baby. There ar...
- I was a plasma donor, however you can not donate plasma while nursing. I then went to donating blood and since I weaned my son I switched back. I never had any problem...
Should I Pump and Dump?
The only caveat to breastfeeding while on antibiotics was that as some of it ... Taking the shower head and directing very hot water also helped as well as ...
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- Hi S., I have 4 boys, and nursed every one of them and have had mastitis many times (too busy, not enough rest, etc.)and the antibiotics will not hurt your baby... the...
- Hi. I also had mastitis. I pumped every 3 hours. I even rented a hospital grade pump to make sure I was moving the milk, as pumping isn't as effective as the baby n...
- S., I am mother of six and now grandmother of 8! I breast fed all of mine for over a year and my grandchildren have also all been breast fed. I had mastitis twice...
Question About Medication Taken During Pregnanvy
Even after taking antibiotics, breathing inhaler, etc., ... both over the counter meds (Tylenol) and antibiotics while both pregnant and breastfeeding. ...
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- Hi V., Its too early to start worring about a baby's movement. Normally at 12 weeks the fetus is so so small that what you were feeling were flutters from the amnioti...
- V., If you have problems swallowing, you could have strep throat, and should be checked right away. It is much better to take care of an infection right away, than t...
- V., sorry you're sick! I caught a cold while I was pregnant and was home sick for a week - it was miserable! I think that as long as your OB clears you for taking a ...
I Think I Have a Breast Abscess
I had a bout of mastitis while breastfeeding each of my sons at the point where they started ..... I agree that taking antibiotics is something to avoid. ...
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- When I had mastitis I drank 100% purple Grape Juice by the gallon it has natural antibodies. A warm compress helps as well. N. Mom of 5
- Hi there- I really recommend applying a warm moist compress (heating pack under a wet washcloth will work well), then massaging the lump in your breast towards the ...
- L., It sounds like you have mastitis. "Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue that causes pain, swelling and redness of the breast. It most commonly affect...
Daughter Had Diahrreah After Taking Amoxicillin
Breastfed babies already have runny stools, but the chances of them getting sick so early like this is very ... Bad Diaper Rash While Taking Antibiotics ! ...
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- My daughter had the same problem with an antibiotic. We gave her the activia yogurt and it helped. I dont think your suppose to do that with a 3 month old though. I wo...
- T. - sometimes that is a side effect of being on an antibiotic. I know my pediatrician has always told me to increase the yogurt consumption when he has placed my boy...
- My first son always got really bad diahrrea after amoxicillan when he was young. My second one doesn't have any problems with it though. It's a completely normal sid...
Acidophilus While Pregnant?
Oct 12, 2009 ... Years ago they pumped me full of antibiotics before surgery and it .... Im sorry I dont know about taking it while you are pregnant but I ...
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- Hi J., Three day injection creams just cure yeast at the site and they are dangerous for the baby. If you have a vaginal yeast infection then your entire body is ea...
- hi J. congrats on the baby, i had a thought. my mom-in-law has had this problem for yrs & when she reached menopause it got really bad. her ob told her to cut out all...
- I'm sorry, I don't know about taking it while you are pregnant, but I have a problem with yeast infections (or used to) and my chiropractor put me on a natural food su...
Problems with Nursing My 9 Month Old
It sounds like you may have Mastitis I had the same symptoms with my son They gave me antibiotics Also try taking a shower and rub out the clogged duct it ...
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- You could have mastitis. The wiggling around during nursing is normal. Pump and give her sippy cups or bottles and save up the extra milk in the freezer. Your ducts...
- Hi A., I'm definitely not a medical expert and can't tell you exactly what's going on. But I can pass along some wisdom that my lactation consultant shared with me w...
- Dear A., I have suffered like that many times. I don't know what causes the plugged ducts but I know a home remedy. Take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Mix ...
Help for thrush........breastfeeding a 2 Week old........extreme Pain.
I had a similar experience with my daughter also while following the Baby .... on with my second I blame it on getting antibiotics during my labor for GBS+ ...
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- Are you a member of a breastfeeding support group like La Leche League international? I don't know what I would have done without them. They also have excellent books ...
- Did the Dr. tell you that thrush is a yeast infection? And yeast is in the fungus family. Fungus is fed by sugar and carbohydrates--especially refined carbohydrates....
- M., Follow your instincts and what your baby is telling you. He needs food more than every 2.5 to three hours right now if he's asking for it which is what it sound...
