https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:17:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2501177 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:36:29 +0000 catomd00 2501177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bit the bullet and took it. I have zero regrets because after one dose I feel a million times better! I could actually chew on that side of my mouth at dinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2501166 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:14:54 +0000 Mae 2501166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it when I was desperately sick in my 3rd trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2501161 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:12:05 +0000 littlebug 2501161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My pharmacist would give it to me with a note from my OB, which I had. Had to be the stuff from behind the counter - the stuff on the floor is an absolute no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2501137 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 19:54:51 +0000 SweetiePie 2501137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I believe I did take it when I had a cold. I also used Afrin nasal spray, I think. My OB told me it was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2501100 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:42:33 +0000 SweetCaroline 2501100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took regular, straight-up behind the counter Sudafed during the second and third trimester. I avoided it during the first trimester because it sounded like more of a risk for birth defects (I can't remember any sources, just a rando Google search). I had a 10 week sinus infection though, so once it was safer I went for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2500992 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 15:07:50 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2500992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB told me to take Sudafed when I had a bad head cold. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Also got prescribed a nasal spray. Feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2500962 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 14:32:59 +0000 catomd00 2500962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@EBSC: so dire! I'm 30 weeks so obviously a lot different than being in the first trimester! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2500958 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 14:18:03 +0000 mamabolt 2500958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My docs with both pregnancies have OKed and I've taken sparingly each time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2500917 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 13:06:53 +0000 Foodnerd81 2500917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked midwife about it and okayed pseudophedrine sparingly after the first trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2500901 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 12:37:38 +0000 brownepiano 2500901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was on every no list I looked at. I didn't take it when I had a bad head cold, but that was the first trimester and I think a little more dangerous. </p> <p>My Dr did tell me last time that I could take Tylenol cold, which has phenylphedrine (SP?) Which is also on a lot of 'no' lists. </p> <p>I wound up alternating allergy medicines and taking Tylenol. It's not nearly as effective but supposed to be "safe" on most lists. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2500900 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 12:36:49 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2500900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup. Safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2500896 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 12:31:47 +0000 EBSC 2500896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it, no problems, my OB was gone with it. Since some people didn't recommend I tried to save it for dire situations , but yours sounds like it qualifies :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed#post-2500885 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 12:04:51 +0000 catomd00 2500885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any mommas take Sudafed while pregnant? I have the worst sinus infection - my entire left side of my face from my cheekbone to my jaw is killing me. I went to the pharmacy in desperation at 2 am and the pharmacist wouldn't give it to me despite it being on my OBs list (which I showed her!) she said she would only recommend Sudafed PE to me which Google tells me No! My pharmacist friend said I could take regular Sudafed , so I grabbed it at Target but now I'm nervous! Is it only everyone else's "safe" list? I just need a little relief so my face doesn't explode! </p>