Medications: Infant

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Breastfeeding While on Medication?

Ok Mommas, I am getting conflicting advice from my health care professionals. I am due in two weeks w/ baby #2, have been on Synthroid (for hypothyroid) and Toprol (for high blood pressure) since 2005. Was not on either medication when I had baby #1. Have been taking both meds during this pregnancy. My question is if any of you have breastfed while on these medications or know someone who has? Ob said it should ne safe. Pediatrician said Synthroid ok, but Toprol possibly not, and I should ask lacatation consultant when I have baby at...

Natural & Homeopathic

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Can Infant-child Medical Issues Cause Adult Emotional Trauma? - Vent/reassurance

My sis who is 41 has become practically a ward of the state - SSDI, medical stuff, etc. She has cutting behaviors, has injured herself on purpose (minor, but yikes), and is basically a huge mess. When she was 24 hours old (back in 1970) the doctors found her esophagus wasn't connected to her stomach. She had major surgery when she was a couple days old, and had to have her esophagus stretched where it had been sown together. I was only 2 years older so I have NO experience with what happened. There's a lot of family baggage connected to...

Over the Counter (OTC)

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"OTC Meds or Not"

Lately there has been alot of talk about not giving children under 2 over the counter cold meds. Some doctors say its ok some not. what to do when your 15month old is up all night and can't breathe? How did we ever survive the OTC meds. as a child, and I know our moms gave it and we all did up until about 2 yrs ago when the FDA scared everyone. Iam looking for some home remedies for head congestion in a 15 month old. Iam also wondering if anyone out there still uses the OTC meds for thier children?

Prescription

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Non Prescription Prenatal Vitamins

My doctor says it is safer to take prescription prenatal vitamins. I think the vitamins that she prescribe to me is not enough and want to take another kind with more vitamins it it. I heard good reviews about another brand but it is non prescription. I want to know if any one has taken non prescription prenatal vitamins and turn out ok with the baby healthy.