https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:58:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-take-medicine-for-my-cold#post-382843 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:52:07 +0000 pinkcupcake 382843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard cough suppressants could cause your supply to drop, so I'd check the ingredients first... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-take-medicine-for-my-cold#post-382516 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:21:13 +0000 Pink Champagne 382516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FYI, I know they say it takes that long, but DS had dairy issues for about the first 8-9 weeks- I never supplemented with formula. He would have a bad night, I'd take out dairy and he'd be much better the next day and days following. I know how hard it is to watch your baby scrunch up in pain from gas, and dealing with the fussiness isn't fun either... But I wouldnt go long supplementing. That's just my opinion, but you might play around with it just because I know how much of a pain trying to pump is when you're dealing with a LO!<br /> My ped told me to watch out for high protein items like nuts and nut butters too- that can be hard on LO's digestive systems. The good thing is, your baby should grow out of it after not too long (hopefully!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-take-medicine-for-my-cold#post-382475 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:53:08 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 382475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are definitely things you can take, just be careful because some medications will cause your supply to drop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-take-medicine-for-my-cold#post-382453 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:35:50 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 382453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: I did take out diary entirely about 5 days ago but our ped says it doesn't leave my system for a week,so either have LO go through all that bloated pain for 3 more days or give him (milk-free,soy-free) formula until my system is 100% cleared. I am pumping to keep my supply up because he may grow out of it soon, so then I can reintroduce dairy ( I hope!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-take-medicine-for-my-cold#post-382313 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:19:32 +0000 runsyellowlites 382313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are definitely safe cold medicines you can take, &amp; you can also use natural remedies.</p> <p>I do wonder why you were told you had to stop bf'ing though, DD has quite a few things she's intolerant to but we haven't had to stop at all. I just removed the issue &amp; saw improvement within a few days, more improvement at about 10 days, &amp; most improvement at about 3 weeks. The only moms I know that have had to supplement, their bebes had lots of intolerances &amp; they were having trouble finding what it was. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-take-medicine-for-my-cold#post-382290 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:01:37 +0000 Bluebonnet 382290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You absolutely can take cold medicines while breastfeeding. See attached link:<br /> <a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/cold-remedy/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/cold-remedy/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-take-medicine-for-my-cold#post-382273 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:52:31 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 382273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am currently pumping (and freezing) because my ped suspects LO can a diary intolerance, so LO gets dairy-free formula tonight and tomorrow.<br /> Well, I have a cold too so I was thinking that if I took medicine that i'd have to pump and dump? But the thought of throwing out all that milk makes me so sad (it takes me AWHILE to get a good amount).<br /> So, anyone know of any meds that would be OK? Are they all ok? I have no clue and my GP office is close right now. </p>