k2bdeutmeyer Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Okay....I have avoided antihistimines through 3yrs (combined between 2 kids) of nursing for fear of the dry up factor. BUT....I am miserable with allergies and have been for months. How big of a risk am I really taking by taking some? If it does affect my milk supply, how hard would it be to recover that? I know the traditional ways to build supply, but does that apply when the loss is due to something like this? Then, the question becomes "do I care?" I've been toying with weaning DS anyway, but he's so not ready. Maybe a drop in supply will help with that. But is that what I really want?? Ugh, I just don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I took zyrtec everyday when I was bfing - neither child seemed to care and my supply was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I took Actifed a few times while bfing and the supply went *way* down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I took Benedryl while nursing but only 1/2 a dose, so 1 pill. It was enough to help clear up my head but not enough to make me overly drowsy or effect my supply. I like Benedry because it's been around forever and is considered very safe to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I think Sudafed is the worst as far as drying you up. I'd take benadryl or claritin and not worry about it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlittleoldme Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I take store brand claritin and haven't had any problems with supply. Allergies stink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I called the pharmacist and asked her. (I nursed my kids so long ago that I don't remember what I took.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I think Sudafed is the worst as far as drying you up. I'd take benadryl or claritin and not worry about it at all. I take Sudafed a lot. Not by choice. I just often cannot breathe without it. I've also taken half doses of Benadryl. It's never affected my milk supply, but I am what the lactation consultants refer to as a Milk Goddess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 You might find the info in this pdf useful - http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/pdfs/Antihistamines_and_Breastfeeding_March_2009.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 www.kellymom.com is a great resource for taking drugs while BFing. I really wish they'd label drug packages with more than "please consult a dr. if pregnant or bfing". :glare: I also suffer from allergies (and have BF my DC for 18-26mo each). I've taken Claritin/Alavert and Zyrtec with no supply problems. Right now, I take Alavert since Zyrtec makes me too sleepy to be a functional mom of 4. :lol: The risks of Sudafed are when you take it on a regular basis. I would just take one at night to help me sleep. I had to quite taking it this summer because it was keeping me up all night (one of the warnings to stop taking it). I've never had supply issues though...you may not want to risk it if supply is already an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 If you have supply issues, steering clear of Sudafed is a good idea, but for someone with an established supply or an older baby, it's not likely to be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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