Oil of wintergreen (Methyl salicylate) rubbed on her back can help too.

Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC  NYC  cwgenna.com

On 3/24/2014 8:16 AM, Barbara Latterner wrote:
> Ruth,
>   
> What I've often suggested to moms who are breastfeeding is to put a few
> drops of tea tree oil in a cup and add boiling water, close their eyes (the
> vapors are strong and can irritate the eyes), and inhale the steam.  It  only
> takes a few minutes and can really clear congestion plus the tea tree oil
> is antimicrobial.  Do several times per day.  I would think this  inhalation
> would be safe in pregnancy.  Drinking lots of fluids, as  suggested, can be
> helpful, too.
>   
> Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC
>   
>   
> A mother who is expecting to give birth soon is suffering severe  congestion
> and cough. She is concerned about whether taking a decongestant  might
> suppress colostrum production. What is known about  this?
>
>
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