The best option is saline, either via neti pot, spray bottle or aerosol spray. Remind her that the congestion won't last forever- which is really hard to keep in mind when you can't breathe through your nose. Gail Hertz, MD, IBCLC, FABM Author of The Little Green Book of Breastfeeding Management [log in to unmask] > On Mar 23, 2014, at 8:29 AM, Ruth Piatak <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Dear colleagues, > > 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? > > Ruth > -- > Ruth Piatak, BA, MS, LLLL, IBCLC > Tulsa, Oklahoma > [log in to unmask] > > *********************************************** > > Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html > To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] > Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] > COMMANDS: > 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail > 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail > 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet > 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome