Ep. 43 - Cold and Flu Medications while Breastfeeding

The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.

Thank you to our sponsor Liquid IV. Use promo code MILKMINUTE to get 25% off your order, plus free shipping:
https://glnk.io/koyv/breastfeeding-for-busy-moms

Get your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click the link below for the deets.
Click here to Work with Heather
SHOW NOTES: https://breastfeedingforbusymoms.com/podcast/cold-and-flu-medications-while-breastfeeding/

Table of Contents
0:30 Welcome to the podcast
0:53 Thank you to our sponsor Liquid IV
1:38 Listener question of the week
4:24 Getting into cold and flu meds
4:35 Pay attention to active ingredients
5:15 Nasal sprays, decongestants
6:30 oxymetazoline and fluticasone
8:15 acetaminophen, aka Tylenol
10:00 dextromethorphan, cough suppressant
12:25 ibuprofen, aka Advil
15:40 phenylephrine, Sudafed
16:30 guaifenesin, it’s an expectorant
18:00 On to meds that are probably best avoided
18:22 But first, review what’s probably OK while breastfeeding
18:40 Now, meds to probably avoid
18:53 Antihistamines
19:25 Doxylamine succinate, aka Unisom (it knocks you out)
20:25 Diphenhydramine, aka Benadryl (and others)
21:05 Pseudoephedrine, aka Sudafed (and others)
21:48 Codeine, aka Tylenol 3 (and others)
23:00 Herbs! And other non-med
23:15 Heather loves a neti pot!
25:25 Herbs and a few supplements, starting with Zinc
26:50 Vitamin C
28:00 Honey
29:30 For more on natural sleep helpers, see ep. 28
29:53 Vitamin D (for more on Vit. D, see ep. 31)
30:45 Echinacea
33:30 Garlic
37:05 Elderberries
40:15 Thyme (and herbs are awesome!)
48:30 Thank you to our sponsor Breastfeeding for Busy Moms
49:15 The Milk Minute Awards in the Alcove!
50:15 You’re all winners! Thank you for listening!

Resources
Maureen’s elderberry syrup recipe
https://breastfeedingforbusymoms.com/elderberry-syrup-recipe-freebie/
Mountain Rose Herbs
https://mountainroseherbs.com/
Starwest Botanicals
https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/
Pacific Botanicals
https://www.pacificbotanicals.com/
Infant Risk Center
https://www.infantrisk.com/content/cold-flu-medications-breastfeeding
LactMed (Drugs and Lactation Database)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
Article on elderberries from the National Institute of Health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4848651/
Article about garlin f

Support the Show.

Check out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!
Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!
Send us an e-mail! [e-mail]
Facebook | Instagram | TikTok