Question 1

can taking penicilin affect breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: This medicine is well tolerated during breast feeding, and will not have a negative effect on baby.

Question 2

is taking ensure while breast feeding safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, supplement: It is a nutritional supplement, and will not cause harm.

Question 3

what cold/allergy meds should i avoid taking while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

None: You can use most of them. I would be careful with benadryl (diphenhydramine). It may make you sleepy.

Question 4

i just had my baby a month ago , and i'm breastfeeding. can i still breast feed after taking plan b one-step?

Accepted Answer

Progestin only pill: The progestin only pills (such as plan b) are considered to be the safest while breast feeding   From the in package information for plan b: "no adverse effects of progestin-only pills have been found on breastfeeding performance or on the health, growth, or development of the infant. 
However, isolated post-marketing cases of decreased milk production have been reported"

Question 5

when my baby is 6 months old, what are the types of foods to start with? taking in concern that im exclusively breast feeding since birth

Accepted Answer

Pureed foods: Carrots, mashed potatoes, apple sauce, etc.Things you can eat without chewing.

Question 6

what should i eat while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

A balanced diet: Be sure to consume enough fluids that you end up peeing at least 4x daily. Eat a balanced diet and avoid things that you find irritate baby.Things that make you gassy will likely do the same for baby.Avoid experimenting with spicy or hot foods and please don't try to restrict your calories. If you eat your pre-pregnancy needs some weight will come off naturally with breast feeding.

Question 7

what foods are contraindicated in breast-feeding?

Accepted Answer

: The foods you eat will affect your breast milk, and baby may express his or her preferences via bowel health, tummy happiness and overall well-being. If you think your baby seems a little more fussy than usual, you may take a look at what you ate previously.
Usually food what can give some skin allergy or tummy reaction are chocolate, dairy products, citrus, gluten, garlic, strawberries.

Question 8

are beans bad while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Staple food group: Beans are a good source of nutrition and part of a balanced diet. If they make you gassy they can make baby gassy but i don't think that is a valid reason to avoid them.

Question 9

does smoking affect breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Yes smoking can reduce your milksupply.

Question 10

can i take azo while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

AZO…: Is a company that makes a variety of medications for urinary tract infections, yeast, pms, etc. Please specifiy to which product you are referring.

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