At 02:52 PM 2/15/02 -0500, you wrote:
>I wondered what if anything was being recommended for breastfeeding mothers
>to use when they have a cold and a lot of sinus congestion. I have had 2
>mothers call me this week wanting to know what they could take that was
>compatible with breastfeeding. I understand that Sudafed is being looked at
>for possibly reducing milk supply even though it is listed as AAP approved
>in Dr. Hale's most recent Medications and Mother's milk book. Thanks in
>advance for any suggestions.

I have seen dramatically reduced milk supplies with any of the "drying up"
products for congestion. I suggest homeopathic remedies if a mother is so
inclined. They have NO side effects (really) and they do work well.

If Mom is not interested in using homeopathics then I suggest chicken soup,
spicy hot foods including cayenne or other hot peppers, and nasal
irrigation with a Neti Pot. Salt water (standard saline solution) is poured
into the nostrils with the Neti Pot which works well for nasal congestion
and sinus congestion.

Pat Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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