https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 01:06:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-while-breastfeeding-1#post-923299 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:56:56 +0000 BlueWolverine 923299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could not suffer through. I was hacking up my lungs. Better today. I took ibuprofin and regular robitussin. The kellymom site has a list of what's OK and I felt fine using those. I have been nursing throughout. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-while-breastfeeding-1#post-923266 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:50:53 +0000 avivoca 923266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I generally suffer through them, even before being pregnant. Drink tons of water, splurge on the tissues with the lotion in them (if it's safe for baby), warm showers, light activity (walking/jogging help me feel better), naps if you can, and blow gently when you blow your nose. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-while-breastfeeding-1#post-923235 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:47:05 +0000 regberadaisy 923235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Check kellymom bc there's a approved list. But I avoided them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-while-breastfeeding-1#post-923227 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:46:11 +0000 mediagirl 923227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did what @highwire did. I suffered through it. Definitely do not change your routine. Keep feeding as often as you are used to. I'm sorry you're sick. I was sick a lot after M went to daycare and it suuuucked. Your supply may take a small hit but it will come back if you continue as you are used to!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-while-breastfeeding-1#post-923226 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:46:02 +0000 Weagle 923226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What others said. And you can check specific meds on LactMed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-while-breastfeeding-1#post-923225 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:46:02 +0000 matador84 923225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't take anything...neti pot or saline only. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-while-breastfeeding-1#post-923206 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:44:05 +0000 dagret 923206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>saline spray if you're uncomfortable with the neti pot. Breathe right strips helped with night congestion too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-while-breastfeeding-1#post-923175 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:39:01 +0000 Foodnerd81 923175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A neti pot might help with the stuffy/runny nose. Sorry you are sick-- that's no fun especially when you can't take anything for it! Lots of hot tea and steamy showers, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-while-breastfeeding-1#post-923165 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:37:55 +0000 DillonLion 923165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just toughed it out. Stayed hydrated, rested, continued nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-while-breastfeeding-1#post-923160 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:37:13 +0000 lomom 923160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've read that it's fine, even recommended, to continue breastfeeding while sick... But that about medications?</p> <p>I know a lot of decongestants are bad for milk supply... Any suggestions for relieving cold symptoms (headache, stuffy/runny nose)? </p>