How do you know what medicines are safe to take while breastfeeding? I have a little cold and this cough i have is driving me crazy. Are cough drops safe? Anyone know of a website with info or am i just gonna be stuck calling my doctot or lactation consultant?
thanks for the suggestions. i ended up calling my hospitals nursery. I was told by the nurse cough drops are fine and so are cold meds just to try to stay away from decongestants that can dry up my milk.
http://www.kellymom.com/
Great resource for breastfeeding moms.
The very best book is Medications and Mother's Milk 2010 by Thomas Hale.
They also have a hotline you can call with any medication questions in regards to breastfeeding. Amazing source!!
InfantRisk Center
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Call your pharmacist...they are going to be able to tell you what you can take that won't cross over into the breast milk. My daughter tends not to take a lot of meds...since she is breastfeeding...but sometimes you are just so miserable that you need something to help.
Your pharmacist is going to be a great, reliable source of information for you.
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do you have a nurses line you can call?
http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-take-cold-med...
Cough drops are safe and so are most cough suppresents like Robitussin. I breastfed for a year and had quite a few colds, and never had problems with taking medication. Just stay away from Sudafed like medicines.
