Our Breast Advice: What can I take for cold medicines while breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding Question: Help! I have a terrible cold. I’m congested, my throat hurts, and I’m miserable. I don’t want to take cold medicines while breastfeeding. Is there anything I can safely take...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Thyroid Disease
Can breastfeeding and thyroid disease work together? At the age of 10, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism from Grave’s Disease. I’ve been poked, prodded, radiated, and tested for over 25 years to...
View ArticleOur Breast Advice: Breastfeeding, Antibiotics, & Fussy Babies
Breastfeeding Question: Since I started on antibiotics for a sinus infection my twins have been fussy and having runny stools. Any suggestions on how to soothe their tummies? Breastfeeding Answer: I...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Postpartum Thyroiditis
Many women experience milk supply problems when breastfeeding and postpartum thyroiditis may be to blame. This condition is often overlooked by healthcare providers because it typically resolves itself...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Problems: What is a Lip Tie?
Breastfeeding a newborn can be difficult. It is not something that always comes easily. Many mothers of new babies experience several breastfeeding problems on their journeys through early parenthood....
View Article15 Tips for Curing Thrush with Gentian Violet
Does your baby have white patches on their tongue or the inside of their cheeks? Do they have a diaper rash that just won’t go away? Are your nipples sore? It is possible that you and your baby have...
View ArticleWhen Allergies Strike: Claritin and Breastfeeding
Allergy symptoms can make you feel awful, but we all know that moms don’t get to call in sick. Relief from allergies is important and doing it safely while breastfeeding is even more important. Do...
View ArticleVicodin and Breastfeeding: Will it Pass Through My Milk?
Having a baby is no easy task. You are tired, sometimes you are sick afterwards (I actually threw up after a few of my births). And unless you are Super Woman, chances are you have some pain and...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Postpartum Depression
Having a baby is supposed to be a time filled with joy and wonder. It’s supposed to be overflowing with happiness and giddy new parent smiling. But what if it isn’t? What if you feel a deep-seated...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Herpes – Are They Compatible?
Congrats on your pregnancy! If you have herpes, you are probably worried about the possibility of your baby getting it during labor. You may also be wondering, “Can I breastfeed without making my child...
View ArticleThyroid Disease and Breastfeeding: Preparing During Pregnancy
I am pregnant with my fourth baby. I am very pregnant. I have done the thyroid disease and breastfeeding thing already and am trying to set myself up for the greatest success this time around by...
View ArticleIs Cold Medicine Breastfeeding Safe?
It’s about the time of the year when we all start to stock up on tissues, cough drops, and other remedies for the common cold. Colds are typically harmless, and many moms will forgo a trip to the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Body Acne: What Can I Use to Clear it Up That Won’t Harm My...
If you’re breastfeeding and body acne has got you down, I can empathize! I have breastfed three babies and during those months I have had some of the worst acne of my life. I’ve tried to use items that...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Yeast Medications – Treating Yeast Infections
You may occasionally meet a very unwelcome visitor during the course of your breastfeeding relationship. That visitor is a nasty fungi known as yeast, and it can make you and your baby miserable. Once...
View ArticleColds: Sudafed, Mucinex and Breastfeeding
Winter. It’s that time of year when sickness seems never-ending. The common cold often makes its way around from family to family. Many say that there should be a law against mothers getting sick, but...
View Article3 Tips for Breastfeeding with Postpartum Depression
After a new baby is born your hormones are out of whack. Thus it is normal for mom to feel sad and bluesy. About 85% of new moms get the baby blues. But if the sadness intensifies or lasts longer than...
View ArticleWhen Mastitis Strikes: What it is and how to treat it
I had successfully breastfed three babies before I truly learned the wrath of mastitis. I can still remember my grandmother telling me about “milk fever” when I told her I planned to breastfeed. She...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Thrush: How to Beat the Yeast Beast
In our post, “Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding,” we discussed some common triggers for a colicky baby. If your baby is fussy or has a reaction after nursing please check out that post to learn more...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About Gentian Violet
If you’ve heard of gentian violet but aren’t sure exactly what it is or what it’s used for, this is for you. I’m going to tell you everything you need to know to decide if gentian violet is right for...
View ArticleHow to Apply Gentian Violet Without the Mess
Gentian violet is a plant-based dye. It stains anything it touches a lovely shade of purple. Before you use it to cure your child’s thrush, or anything else, keep reading. The information I’m going to...
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