My daughters are three weeks and 18mths old and I am very sick with the flu and hosting a baby shower this weekend so I need to be at my best! Help Please!
2007-01-05 04:25:39 · 8 answers · asked by Kristina 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you are nursing and have flu-like symptoms you might have mastitis--If you also have a plugged duct call your doc! Mastitis can turn into an abbecess and require surgery!
Here are some reference pages I have listed on the subject that you might want to check out
http://www.llli.org/FAQ/mastitis.html
http://www.llli.org/FAQ/repeatmastitis.html
http://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/LV/LVMarApr93p19.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mastitis/DS00678
Takeing pseudoephedrine (found in Sudafed, Actifed) research shows that it can decrease milk supply by as much as 24%.
Here is a website that list some common drugs and how safe they are rated for lactating moms. Add it to your favorites! http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/aap-approved-meds.html
And as always, consult with your doc before taking anything--most will have alist of "safe" meds they can give you to keep so you don't have to call everytime you get sick--if not--suggest it!
HTH! Hope you're feeling better soon!
2007-01-06 03:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just realize whatever you take, you will give your kids.
Take lots of vitamins (Vit C, A, B Complex and it huge amounts) and other natural remedies so that these can only help your kids and won't have any side effects when it hits their system.
There is an arsenal of homeopathic medicine available to fight colds and flus. According to the book Homeopathy: Medicine for the 21st Century, by Dana Ullman, these remedies include: Allium cepa (onion), Euphrasia (eyebright), Natrum mur (salt), Aconite (monkshood), Belladonna, Bryonia (wild hops), and Phosphorus (phosphorus).
Also, especially for flus: Oscillococcinum, Gelsemium (yellow jasmine), Bryonia, Rhus tox, and Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset).
Upon recovery, the author recommends China (cinchona bark), Gelsemium, Sulphur (sulphur), Phosphoricum acidum (phosphoric acid), Cadmium (cadmium), or Avena sativa (oat).
2007-01-05 12:42:21 · answer #2 · answered by Romie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are more options of meds to take when breastfeeding than there is when pregnant. Just give your Doc a quick call and she/he will let you know whats best to take. I know you can take Regular strength sudafed and tylenol. But if you call the doctor, she might give you some other and better options. I know you can also take Robitussin for cough if you have one. Halls lozenges as well are okay.
2007-01-05 12:30:02 · answer #3 · answered by MRod 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was told that while I am breastfeeding to treat my eating habits and any sickness like I did when I was pregnant!
2007-01-05 12:29:30 · answer #4 · answered by melhnly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should never take anything without asking your doctor, not a bunch of strangers on Yahoo!
2007-01-05 12:29:03 · answer #5 · answered by eli_star 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These links will be helpful to you in deciding how to treat your cold.
http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/cold-remedy.html
http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/aap-approved-meds.html
ETA:
Sudafed is safe to take.....but it can also harm your milk supply, so only take it if you really need it.
2007-01-05 12:30:26 · answer #6 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just lots of fluids and rest. It's best to just let it run it's course.
2007-01-05 12:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should contact your doc on what to take.
2007-01-05 12:28:18 · answer #8 · answered by daisygirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋