Breastfeeding and Medication

[dmoney]

Hi Ladies,  I wanted to know if anyone knew of any cough meds that were safe to take while breastfeeding.  I have developed a horrible cough and my chest is killing me because of it.  I dont want to take anything if it isnt going to be safe for the baby.  I should of asked when I was at the pediatrician yesterday but it completely slipped my mind.  Thanks in advance!

[ashbash]

I think the bigger concern is it hurting your supply, anything with a decongestant is going to dry up mucus as well as milk.

That being said I was dying from terrible sinus issues and cough while bf DD1 and my pedi said one or two doses shouldnt hurt anything and drink some mothers milk tea and oatmeal to try to counter plus lots of water.

Here is the always helpful Kellymoms info on it

Sick with a little one is the worst! I hope you feel better soon!

[dmoney]

Oct 6, 2015 8:10:07 GMT -5 ashbash said:

I think the bigger concern is it hurting your supply, anything with a decongestant is going to dry up mucus as well as milk.

That being said I was dying from terrible sinus issues and cough while bf DD1 and my pedi said one or two doses shouldnt hurt anything and drink some mothers milk tea and oatmeal to try to counter plus lots of water.

Here is the always helpful Kellymoms info on it

Sick with a little one is the worst! I hope you feel better soon!

Thank you!!  I eat oatmeal every morning as it is because I have a supply issue as it is.  I also cant stand the taste of Mothers Milk Tea! But I did make some lactation cookies over the weekend and have been eating those.  

 I am probably at like an 85% energy level, i just feel bad because im sitting there nursing her, i go to cough and it startles the heck out of her!

[Widget123]

In general the same kind of cold medicines you were able to take while pregnant you are still able to take now. Go checkout kellymom and if you ever need to take antibiotics or anything else like that you can google lact med and you will find a link to a toxnet database that can give you exactly what you need to know about recommendations related to that medicine and breadtfeeding.

[ashbash]

Oct 6, 2015 8:22:47 GMT -5 dmoney said:

Oct 6, 2015 8:10:07 GMT -5 ashbash said:

I think the bigger concern is it hurting your supply, anything with a decongestant is going to dry up mucus as well as milk.

That being said I was dying from terrible sinus issues and cough while bf DD1 and my pedi said one or two doses shouldnt hurt anything and drink some mothers milk tea and oatmeal to try to counter plus lots of water.

Here is the always helpful Kellymoms info on it

Sick with a little one is the worst! I hope you feel better soon!

Thank you!!  I eat oatmeal every morning as it is because I have a supply issue as it is.  I also cant stand the taste of Mothers Milk Tea! But I did make some lactation cookies over the weekend and have been eating those.  

 I am probably at like an 85% energy level, i just feel bad because im sitting there nursing her, i go to cough and it startles the heck out of her!

I hate startling them with a cough/ sneeze etc while nursing, poor babes.

And I forgot the link - kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/cold-remedy/

[islandgirl14]

I'm so glad that you asked this dmoney, as I too am now sick and have been wondering the same. In fact, I was about to e-mail my LC to ask her this very question. Looks like I'll head over to Kellymom's site as well and see what I find. Hope you feel better!

[dmoney]

Hope you feel better as well islandgirl14 !! My Cough has been going on since Friday so i might be headed to the doctor sooner rather then later!

[periwinkledaydreams]

Download the LactMed app and you can search any med! It is free and has been invaluable to me since I have so many med+BF questions. Ive also called Dr. Hale's Infant Risk question hotline for simple and complex questions and they're so helpful and willing to give real expert info, more than pedi or OB will likely know like if you take something how long to wait before breastfeeding, medication half lives etc. Theyve done alot to eliminate my worries related to taking meds.

[erbear]

I was just going to recommend the lactmed app! I would think regular robitussin would be okay?