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Alternative to Amoxicillin for Breastfeeding Mom
Your doctor can also look in the latest copy of "Medications and Mothers Milk" written by Thomas W. Hale. It is updated every year. ...
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- It sounds like the Amoxicillin is OK for breastfeeding -- but I agree with other posters who recommend that you should check in with a lactation consultant. Another sa...
- I have never taken antibiotics for something like that. If you eliminate dairy from your diet for the week, you'll cut back on how much musus your body is producing. I...
- My advice is: do not take the antibiotic. Besides the fact that you are breastfeeding and your baby is ONLY 4 months old, and doesn't take a bottle, taking an antibio...
Breastfeeding and Drinking Alcohol
According to Dr. Thomas Hale, a pediatrician who is the foremost expert on medications and breastfeeding (he is the author of "Medications and Mother's Milk ...
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- Have a glass of wine... it's not going to hurt anyone~ As a matter of fact, a beer will increase your milk output..
- It's Okay as long as you don't go overboard.
- Hi E., I am originated from France, so I can tell you I do love red wine with a good meal. But if you are breastfeeding you should not drink or have one glass but do ...
Trying to Avoid Taking a Decongestant
Oct 20, 2009 ... My information comes from Medications and Mother's Milk by Dr. Thomas Hale - an expert and breastfeeding and medications. ...
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- It sounds like allergies. If the congestion lasts more than a week, it is allergies. See an allergist or talk to your doctor about allergy meds. You don't have to ta...
- Janis I know that Alfalfa works wonders. Do you take any supplements at all. I work with Shaklee and you can go to my web and do some research. It will not hurt yo...
- We use saline spray, nasal strips that go across your nose at night, the "natural" Vicks rub (I think it's made with lavendar and some other things), cool mist humidif...
Breastfeeding and Medication
I was wondering if anyone had access to Dr. Thomas Hale's book concerning medication and breastfeeding and if so, can you look something up for me? ...
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- If you call a La Leche League leader, she ought to be able to guide you. Also, you might find an answer here: http://kellymom.com/health/meds/index.html
- Hi J.. I do Pediatric phone triage. IF i get a question on breastfeeding and medications I look things up at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT I...
- I have the most recent edition - ____@____.com
Allergy Meds That Won't Dry up Milk Supply
I am looking through the Medications and Mothers' Milk book written by Dr. Thomas Hale and every pill for allergies that is safe warns that it could ...
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- I am looking through the Medications and Mothers' Milk book written by Dr. Thomas Hale and every pill for allergies that is safe warns that it could suppress milk supp...
- I bet you could use a nose spray. I use a spray that is presribed to me but I am sure the pharmacist would have suggestions. They told me it should not effect any othe...
- I took Zyrtec (but NOT Zyrtec-D) throughout my pregnancy and while nursing. My OB, my allergist and my primary care doctor said that it was fine to take while nursing...
Anxiety Meds
The book MEDICATIONS AND MOTHER"S MILK by Thomas Hale has info on most medications and the effects on breastfeeding. Just because your doctor prescribed it ...
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- I have a history of depression and anxiety, and I always erred on the safe side by not taking anything while pregnant or breastfeeding. This worked out OK for me, but ...
- Hi J.: Here is a website that is used for the La Leche League as a reference for drug use during breastfeeding. You just look up the drug and the online doctor wil...
- I used Lexapro 5mg while I was pregnant & have continued to use it while nuring - my daughter is now 9 months old. I used it under the permission of my ob & my family...
Need Info. on Anti-depressants and Pregnancy
"Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation" by Briggs GG, Freeman RK, Yaffee SJ et al. " Medications and Mothers' Milk" by Thomas W.Hale, PhD --try ...
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- There have been many many studies on the effect of anti-depressants on a growing fetus/nursing infant. You can read up on this topic at WebMD.com, then just search for...
- Hi B.. I was in the same boat as you when I found out I was pregnant in January this year. We weren't planning on a baby but I guess he really wanted to make an appe...
- I took paxil all through my preg. and have a totally healthy little boy. Had no issues when he was teeny-tiny! He's two now, and I wish that was the case. Simply, as...
Reglan
Google Dr. Thomas Hale. You should be able to search his website's messageboards for most drugs. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- i used that. it definitely increased supply, i don't remember and side effects except it made me starving (that is its original use....digestion) good luck
- kellymom.com has a lot of great advice. The fenugreek and blessed thistle didn't work for me with my third child. For whatever reason, I just couldn't get my supply...
- Hi I am surprised the Fenugreek hasn't increased your supply enough. Are you taking enough of it. You need at least capsules daily. I take 9 a day and have been for...
Breastfeeding and Medications
There is also a book by Thomas Hale that you can buy (you might also be able to find some info on line). And there is a doctor www.drjaygordon.com who is a ...
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- Hi M. All antibiotics are different. I got Mastitis when I was nursing and was put on antibiotics for it, my son didn't agree with it at all so I stopped. In any ca...
- I am a nurse and my dad is a doctor. Read carefully: DONT-TAKE-ANYTHING-YOU-DONT-WANT-TO-GO-TO-THE-BABY. I say this out of love and care. Wendy
- Check your meds on Kellymom.com. Good luck.
Allergy Relief
There is a very helpful book (that is considered the "Bible" for breastfeeding moms) that is called "Medication and Mother's Milk," by Dr. Thomas Hale. ...
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- Have you tried allergy eye drops. They work great. I have had really itchy eyes from spring allergies and been breastfeeding. The eye drops are perfect! Good luck!
- Some herbalists make an eye wash from goldenseal, bayberry, eyebright, OR red raspberry leaf for eye allergies.
- a neti pot works awesome too! I used it while prego and nursing now too. It doesn't help with itchy eyes though. I just got mine at a health store. Check this link...
