What can I take with Flu and Allergy season upon us? Moms want to know what is safe for them to take while breastfeeding.
Understandably so, many moms stress and worry about what medications they can take while breastfeeding. Many medications can be passed on to infants through their mother’s breast milk. Other medications can actually decrease their milk production.
While some sites recommend using essential oils we do not recommend using essential oils without first checking with a certified aromatherapist to find what out oils are safe to use in your home with an infant or young children.
We also do not recommend Fenugreek for most moms, as Fenugreek can have many side effects for many mothers that may not know that it can actually cause problems with blood sugar, is a blood thinner, or if they have certain medical conditions can cause problems and can actually decrease their milk supply.
There are safe products on the market but there are also some remedies you can find in your cupboard. Top of the list should include making sure you are hydrated and eating nutrient-rich foods with
For a sore throat or a cough, you can find relief by adding honey to a warm cup of tea and if tea is not something you enjoy it can also be added to warm apple juice, which also helps with a sore throat and a top favorite in our house with our kids.
With sinus congestion, a simple saline rinse to wash through the sinus cavity can be very helpful. You can also a nasal spray throughout the day or a humidifier.
Most allergy medications that do not contain a decongestant are considered safe for breastfeeding mothers to take. If you are unsure your pharmacist should be able to guide you and address any questions you may have. If for some reason you can’t get an answer right when you need it Lactmed is a great resource for moms to be able to inform themselves and a great app to have on both android and apple phones.
