Question by Mom to Leah and Adam: breastfeeding and extremely congested-what’s safe to take?
I am nursing my 5 week old and am really congested and have a pretty wicked sinus headache. I’d like to get some relief before it turns into a sinus infection, but I don’t want to take anything that will dry up my milk or get the baby cranked up-she seems pretty sensitive to caffeine, etc.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by Ellen Tylenol, motrin and advil are fine. Anything with a decongestant (to dry up your nasal passages) will dry your milk up. And if caffeine bothers the baby, obviously you would not take any of that. Steam will help you feel better.
Most antibiotics are quite safe for you to take, so if you should end up with a sinus infection, don’t be afraid to be treated.
Question by Caelan is a year old!!!: Sudafed OM sinus cold while breastfeeding?
I have a serious sinus headache, and I can’t get an appointment to see my doc until next week. Do you think that this nasal spray will be ok for me to take? I am miserable, I need some relief from this headache. I have had it for a few days already.
son is almost 6 months old eats solids and sometimes drinks juice.
Best answer:
Answer by Lady Aqua Moon I’ve been taking prescription nose spray since I was pregnant and my doctor has told me that nose sprays won’t affect the baby at all. I breastfeed too so I never had any trouble with it. Since it goes in your nose, you don’t have worry about it going into the blood.
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