A birth assistant from the birth center in Indianapolis gave me this =
info. from a Natural Healing journal and I have found it to be helpful =
so I thought I'd share it...........since we have had a Few posts =
regarding pseudephedrine and decongestants.
This may be a well known remedy and got lost or forgotten:
Place a drop of peppermint oil on child's collar and he will not awaken =
due to congestion.
We tried this last night since as a child Vick's was always on hand and =
the menthol is used in OTC remedies.My son and I are recovering from =
bronchitis which now is heading out in form of a sinus =
infection....happily almost recovered.
Anyway,the peppermint really "cleared the air" and breathing was a =
breeze for both of us.

BTW,I had asked about the pseudephedrine and effects on milk supply,and =
to date that drug has Not been a factor--the mom in question is =
supplying well and babe is gaining well.

What are the problems of using oil of peppermint? There is a warning on =
label which states :"Do not use directly on skin as it may cause severe =
skin irritation."  I purchased the tiny bottle for $7.50 at a chain =
store  Garden Botanica but I'm sure it's a common oil.

Does anyone  use this oil when working with preemies?I think I heard it =
at a conference in Boston 5 years ago and maybe it was spearmint? Marsha =
would know.   Happy Holidays.

Denise Ferrell