I have a cold and I'm toughing it out for now but if there's something I can take I'd like to I think. My baby is only a week old so I don't want to take anything which could have the slightest effect on him, as I think he's catching it as well (keeping a good eye on him though!) Anyone know what's acceptable to take- can I have cough drops?
2006-10-11 17:00:25 · 12 answers · asked by momofthreemiracles 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
In answer: I've had the cold for over a week now. He was born wed 10/4 and it started that day. I had pink eye while in delivery- or so they thought. I had to have antibiotics during delivery because my water had been broken/breaking for three days and they said that those would clear up any nfection in my lungs and whatnot; but they apparantly were wrong.
2006-10-12 10:16:54 · update #1
Oh I'm sorry dear. How long have you had a cold? I recommend you NOT drink too much orange juice, if at all, because citrus (passed through your breastmilk) could be upsetting to your baby's tummy. You can get the vitamin C elsewhere, from supplements for example.
Instead...drink lots of water and get plenty of rest. Your lack of sleep these early days of your baby's life is not doing much for your immune system so get some zzz's!
Continue to breastfeed as it is the best nutrition for your baby, even when you have a cold.
For more info on cold medications that are compatible with breastfeeding, here's a good website: http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/cold-remedy.html#natural
In the future, if you feel a cold coming on, I recommend taking Airborne (a vitamin supplement) or similar. I've done that a few times and have shortened the duration of my colds significantly. Hope you feel better soon!
2006-10-11 18:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by caliorchid 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you! I was soooo sick with a terrible cold last winter when I was pregnant! I thought I was going to die! It actually helped me quit smoking b/c I would cough so violently that I would start to vomit! my doctor told me to take only Tylenol, extra strength was best. He did however advise against taking anything else, even if it was made by Tylenol. No cough and cold meds, just Tylenol. Maybe ask your doctor, or a nurse at your hospital. Just phone. Oh ya, and he said if I absolutely needed cough drops, take halls and drink lots of water with them.
2006-10-11 17:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Symptoms of cold and flu should be treated separately while breastfeeding rather than using combination products that contain pseudoephedrine. This ingredient can occasionally cause breastfed babies to become irritable, and restless, particularly if the baby is less than three months of age. For nasal congestion, consider using nasal sprays containing oxymetazoline, xylometazoline or tramazoline rather than taking combination cold and flu tablets. Lozenges and gargles are safe for sore throats, though it is best to avoid gargles containing povidone iodine as this product can affect the baby. Single ingredient cough mixtures (eg. pholcodine for a dry cough, and guaiphenesin or bromhexine for a chesty cough) are safe while breastfeeding. Avoid cough mixtures that contain pseudoephedrine."
2006-10-11 17:18:31 · answer #3 · answered by Froggie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anything that is made from tylenol. my dr said Imodium is even made frm tylenol. I nurse too. my daughter is 4 months now!Tylenol cold and sinus works well. get daytime though. bc night time made my baby sleep longer. It is no different than giving him tylenol but a lotmore filtered. email if u have any other questions!
Glad to help
2006-10-11 17:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by ama5online 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know you can take Robatusin DM while pregnant, not possitive about while breastfeeding though, call the pediatrician in the morning and ask
2006-10-11 17:18:09 · answer #5 · answered by Shadow Kat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a mother of three kids I breast feed them all I tuck cough drops and my kids are find ages 6,4,and2 BUT MY BOOBS ARE GONE!!
2006-10-11 17:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by Tee-Tee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I remember when i had my daughter and i was breast feeding i came down with the flu big time, the chemist told me i couldn't take anything, so i went to a health store, they can help you and there pretty cool.
2006-10-11 17:06:17 · answer #7 · answered by aussiesun68 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nothing with alcohol in it . My sister in-law just had the same problem she was told tylenol and also robtussin.
2006-10-11 17:06:39 · answer #8 · answered by julia_rey 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cold remedies considered safe -
http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/cold-remedy.html
Breastfeeding when mom is sick -
http://www.kellymom.com/health/illness/mom-illness.html
Be cautious about taking decongestants as they can harm your milk supply.
2006-10-12 01:31:49 · answer #9 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Calcium.Specially ascorbic acid.
2006-10-11 17:05:19 · answer #10 · answered by riaz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋