Kathleen notes:


> I don't know why this mom who has a stuffy nose would wean. If her doctor
> tells her that Afrin is not ok ( and I can't find it either)...but ....she
> could ask for medication that is compatible with breastfeeding, or she
> could use saline nose drops, ...and if this doesn't work, and her doctor
> refuses to listen to her, I would suggest that she research her area
> resources for a new physician.
>
>

According to my-husband-the-pharmacist, there is no way that an appreciable
(if any) amount of Afrin can get into the breastmilk and be ingested by the
baby to cause any sort of clinical significance....

I've recommended it to my moms a lot if saline isn't helping, simply because
"choosing an alternative route of administration" (such as nasal spray rather
than oral) will decrease the amount that has any chance of getting into the
milk.

Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC -- Wheaton IL
Lactation Education Consultants
www.lactationeducationconsultants.com

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