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I had a fever last night and took some nyquil at 10 at 2 i pump and dump my milk and i pumped again at 7 this morning should i dump this as well?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

No: Most OTC cold preparations are compatible with breastfeeding. No pumping and dumping necessary.

Answered 7/27/2015

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