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Is Taking a "Z Pack" Antibiotic Safe While Nursing?
Asked by L.K. from Los Angeles
on March 7, 2009
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I'm nursing my 10 month old 4 times a day and I got sick... My dr prescribed z pack and told me it was safe to take and that it wont have any effects on my baby. Anyo...
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- Hi L., I took Z-pak a couple times while nursing my son (mastitis-sp?) & once with my daughter. My OB prescribed it each time. I didn't have any problems & the kids d...
- i took it while nursing my 9 mo old (just last month) and he was fine. i actually asked this same question a few weeks back- you can search the site for my responses, ...
- The very best thing to do in regard to any prescription given during pregnancy or breastfeeding is ASK. Ask your Pharmacist..sometimes doctors who aren't specialized i...
Unbearable Sinus Headache and Nursing--Drying Milk Out!
Asked by J.J. from Cleveland
on April 28, 2010
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Hello Ladies,
My newest bundle is 3 1/2 week old and my milk came in great! Then I got a sinus headache/infection that was THE WORST! I could barely function! I spo...
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- Talk to your doctor!!! If you have a sinus infection, antibiotics will clear it up quickly. Your doctor should be able to tell you what is safe for you to take. Eve...
- If your head hurts that much you should see your doctor. Try using a nettie pot (not sure on the spelling) or a saline mist. Sudaphed is drying so drink plenty of flu...
- Oh, I am going through the same thing from allergies. I use saline in my nose to keep it draining and avoid the headache. If you don't keep it draining (running) it ca...
Nursing Mom Looking for Advice on Pumping with a Usl Medela Pump in the UK
Asked by J.W. from Indianapolis
on December 30, 2009
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I will be traveling to the UK in a few weeks - and need to continue pumping. I have a 2007 Pump In Style from Medela. I'm looking for advice from people who have suc...
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- Do not just look for an outlet attachment but look for an actual transformer, which allows the US products to work better in Europe. The outlet attachments do not gen...
- You should be able to buy a converter you plug into the wall and then plug your pump into.
- Hi J., I haven't used a pump anywhere but here, but you do need the converter if you want to plug it in, otherwise the battery pack is a good suggestion. AAA sto...
Air Travel W/ a Congested 9Mo...
Asked by B.C. from Chicago
on April 22, 2010
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My family (and in-laws and sil and niece and nephew!) are leaving for Disney World on Saturday. Obviously my 9mo is recovering from a horrible double ear infection an...
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- I just spoke with a pediatric ENT surgeon that I work with and he suggested some Afrin nasal spray before you get on the plane to decrease the congestion. He also sai...
- When we took my daughter to Disney in October she had just had ear infections too. ( 10 mos. at the time) Our doctor gave me drops for her ears to give her before ta...
- Ditto the suctioning. Use some saline spray (Little noses, etc...) and suction him before take off and landing. Good luck!
Playpen Instead of Crib & Car Seat Handle Orientation
Asked by J.C. from Minneapolis
on December 31, 2005
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Hi ladies!
I'm 28 weeks pregnant with my first baby and starting to think about buying stuff for the new baby. Its extremely overwhelming!! I have 2 major questions f...
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- I lived in D.C. when my son was born in March. We moved back to MN in August. For the first 5 months, my son slept in his pack-n-play with the bassinet attachment. ...
- I use a playpen for a bed when I travel with my daughter. We just finished traveling for the holidays and she was fine for more than 3 weeks. The mattress is not as ...
- Hi, I have a 19 mo old girl and am expecting my second child at the beginning of March. I saw your question and thought I would respond... My husband and I boug...
Breastfeeding While Taking Zithromax (Antibiotic)
Asked by D.M. from Los Angeles
on February 15, 2009
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I have a bad case of strep throat, and at the urgent care the md prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) for me. I have many allergies (bactrim ds, amoxil, keflex, augment...
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- Hey D., My daughter took it while nursing, no problems at all. Nursing is always the best. Hope you feel better, V.
- don't take it! Please, consider safer alternatives. here is a list of homeopathic practitioners in CA, there got to be at least one close to you! even if not, it is wo...
- Zithromax has quite a bit of research for preg/nursing since it is also indicated for std's and was given to women when the benefits outweighed the risks - they were a...
Breastfeeding Issues
Asked by M.S. from Phoenix
on August 20, 2009
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I have a 10 month old who has recently started refusing to nurse as often as we used to (4 times daily). He is somewhat low weight so my concern is that he is not gett...
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- I don't know if this will help or not, but I had a thought. Kids like routine and also need few distractions when nursing. Perhaps nurse him before and after sleep t...
- First of all, congrats on your sweet baby boy =) I LOVE Christy Z's advice. Your baby is not only in a busy learning stage, but he is actually becoming a FAST efficie...
- Ok, first my mother told me that I weaned myself at 4 months and wanted semi-solid foods. Second, I dried up with my son at 2 months then supplemented with formula. ...
Help with 4 Month Old Sleeping
Asked by K.C. from Boston
on November 2, 2008
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I'm having trouble getting my 4 month old son to sleep thought the night. I have been trying for a month now with no luck. My son and daughter are going to share a roo...
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- You might need to keep feeding him in the night for 2 more months when he is more ready to sleep through the night. Hang in there!
- K., I hate to tell you this but your son shouldn't be sleeping thru the night yet. Be happy it's only once a night that he wakes up. At 4 months my daughter got u...
- He probably still needs to eat. At this point, I'd suggest just getting up, quickly feeding him, and getting him back to bed. 3-4 months is too little to CIO, especi...
Getting My 7 Month Old Son to Sleep at Night
Asked by J.B. from Portland
on September 28, 2007
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My son is almost 7 months old and we are having a very difficult time getting him to sleep at night. Up until a few months ago he had slept in his bassinet or in bed w...
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- This is such a tough stage to go through. We went through the entire thing to with my son who is now 2 years old. We used the "babywise" method - which incorporates ...
- Dear J., Sounds like you're having a rough time. While I don't have all the information, I do know that babies do not typically sleep through the night at that age; i...
- J., We can certainly sympathize with your sleep struggles. Hang in there. Before our son was born (he's almost seven months too) we read a book called the No Cry ...
Advice for Mom with 2 Under Age 2
Asked by J.F. from Boston
on July 10, 2009
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Hello,
I am the mother to a 14 month old daughter, and we are expecting our second ( a son) next friday (via c-section). I am worried how my daughter is going to han...
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- I really like the advice Laura S. gave - we did similar things with our first two, who were 21 months apart, although a little less playing at being the baby just beca...
- My two oldest are also 14 months apart. I also underwent c-sections. Plus I nursed for the entire 1st year. I am not saying it is easy by any stretch of the imagina...
- My boys (now 2 and 3 y.o.) are 16 months apart. When I was expecting #2, I was racked with guilt about changing my oldest child's life by bringing in a sibling so ear...
