Cold Meds & BF

[watercolor]

What cold meds have you had success w/ while breastfeeding?

 

[cattitude]

I think most are fairly safe BUT I would consult with the pediatrician before taking anything.

 

[Suz]

I think most are fairly safe BUT I would consult with the pediatrician before taking anything.

:greatmindsthinkalike:

Besides it's been too many (18) years since I did it..... and times have changed too much.

 

[carolinagirl]

What cold meds have you had success w/ while breastfeeding?

You should stay away from the same meds they told you too when you where pregnant. And avoid cabbage, also.

 

[Dougstermd]

:greatmindsthinkalike:

Besides it's been too many (18) years since I did it..... and times have changed too much.

I think you have to stay away from ones with asprin and alcahol It seems like there were only a few meds out there that were recomended. Just best to call the doc and ask.

 

[Pete]

I would not reccomend dipping your nipples in Nyquil.

 

[watercolor]

I would not reccomend dipping your nipples in Nyquil.

that would prolly sting anyway..........


Just waiting for the ped office to open back up. They close for lunch from 1-2 pm. But- if its like what cgirl said- then sudafed should suffice...

 

[cattitude]

http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/drugShowLfts.asp?fname=usp0397.htm&title=Sudafed&cid=HT

If it were me, I wouldn't take anything.

 

[watercolor]

pffft... Catt I think you are right on target...maybe I will just stay away! I can deal with cough drops for the time..

 

[Elle]

that would prolly sting anyway..........


Just waiting for the ped office to open back up. They close for lunch from 1-2 pm. But- if its like what cgirl said- then sudafed should suffice...

If you need to know now, you could probably call your doctor's office, they should be able to asnwer you.

 

[RoseRed]

How about some hot tea and honey.

 

[cattitude]

pffft... Catt I think you are right on target...maybe I will just stay away! I can deal with cough drops for the time..

She is still so new. I'd be afraid of anything that would upset her in any way. Unless you are really sick, running a fever, etc. I'd try to tough it out. Use salt water for your nose to clear up your sinuses..hot tea (no honey), steam (shower or something like that). Be careful of what is in the cough drops too.

 

[terbear1225]

congrats watercolor!!! glad to hear you're breastfeeding too. sorry about the cold!

btw, if you didn't already know, health connections at st. mary's hospital has a breastfeeding moms group wednesday's from 10-12. i recommend that you stop by if you're in the area.

 

[Christy]

Dammit WC I didn't know "BF" stood for breast feeding. I thought it meant boy friend!

Yarghhh!

 

[Christy]

btw, if you didn't already know, health connections at st. mary's hospital has a breastfeeding moms group wednesday's from 10-12. i recommend that you stop by if you're in the area.

Okay, Let me play Devil's advocate here, but isn't that a bit discriminatory? Bottle feeding mom's need friends too. :shrug: Especially when all you breast feeding mom's gang up on them.

 

[crabcake]

And avoid cabbage, also.

And onions!

 

[Pete]

How about some hot tea and honey.

I certainly would not think dipping her nipples is hot tea would be good.

 

[RoseRed]

I certainly would not think dipping her nipples is hot tea would be good.

 

[Llwynog]

I certainly would not think dipping her nipples is hot tea would be good.

 

[Pete]

Couldn't you express a 3 or 4 gallons, use that while you medicate, then when the cold is over go back?