Comments on: What Can I Take For A Runny Nose If I Am Breastfeeding?

By: allie12

allie12 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:34:11 +0000

I always rub vicks vapo rub on the bottom of my feet right before bedtime. Then I put socks on. It sounds really wierd but it works.

By: star_pri

star_pri — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:25:32 +0000

if u have allergies, then i don’t think u need to take anything. but if its a cold, then i would use a saline nasal spray. u spray it 3 times on each nostril then blow ur nose and it just clears up everything. my nose went from feeling all congested and clogged up to runny free nose.. good luck!

By: Sandy Allen

Sandy Allen — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:36:39 +0000

My pharmacist recommended a neti pot when I was fighting a cold and breastfeeding. Its a simple saline solution – they now sell them at most pharmacies. If your runny nose is from allergies or a bacterial infection, it can really help. Another trick I learned from a new mom client was a SMALL spoonful of wasabi – that green hot stuff that comes with sushi. It burns, but boy can it open your sinuses.

By: Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:16:08 +0000

A runny nose doesn’t turn into a cold. You either have a runny nose because you already have a cold (or some other illness), or allergies which don’t turn into colds.
Personally, if it were allergy-related, I might take an antihistamine. But, for a cold or other illness, I’d just wait for it to run its course, regardless of whether or not I’m breastfeeding or pregnant.
Kellymom is a good breastfeeding resource. Here’s what she says about cold and allergy remedies.