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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
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>
> 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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