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Well, relax. While it is true that much of what a woman puts into her body does make its way into her milk, moms can use careful timing to their advantage. A mocha java or glass of rose quaffed right after a feeding will be all but metabolized in three to four hours, moncler jacket men sale when the next nursing session rolls around, leaving little of anything that is potentially harmful in the mother's system. So eat, drink, and be medicated within some easy-to-live-with guidelines.
Food
Contrary to breastfeeding folklore, there is no strict list of foods that nursing mothers must swear off. Women have been warned for generations to stay away from onions, garlic, broccoli, cabbage, and anything spicy, or suffer the consequences of a colicky, grassy baby. In fact, each baby responds differently to these foods, and the only way of knowing whether a particular item will cause trouble is by trial and error. Of course, if moncler there are serious food allergies on either side of the family, it is wise to avoid those choices for a while. If your baby does end up fussy, think about what you have eaten. To find out moncler coats size 7 which foods are causing the problems, eliminate all suspect foods, then reintroduce them one by one, monitoring your baby's reaction. In addition, rather than banning the offending food altogether tries it in moncler coats buy a few months. Babies do outgrow their intolerances.
Medications
Always check with your doctor and your child's pediatrician before taking any over-the-counter or prescription medication. In many cases, doctors can recommend safe, effective alternatives.
In general, acetaminophen and ibuprofen are considered safe for lactating women, while aspirin usually is not recommended because it may cause side effects. Large doses of antihistamines could inhibit milk production and cause drowsiness in your baby; nose drops and vapor rubs, however, will not get into your breast milk.
When it comes to prescription drugs, the general rule is that any drug safe for a baby to take like antibiotic, ammoxicillin, can usually also be taken by a breastfeeding mom. Make certain, though, that the doctor prescribing medication knows that you are breastfeeding. These same goes for birth control pills: Minipills that contain only the lowest does of progestins, and the Norplant implant, which has even lower hormone levels, are considered safe. However, since the long-term effects of hormones on breastfed infants are not really known yet, barrier birth control methods are still the best choice.
Alcohol, Cigarette, and Caffeine
Until recently, having a beer or a thingytail was actually recommended as a way for moms to relax and help get their milk flowing. However, a recent study showed that infants consumed less milk when their mothers drank alcoholic drinks before nursing them; they also slept more often and for shorter period. As with guidelines for drinking during pregnancy, however, the debate rages on over how much is actually harmful. Though few studies have been done on the subject, medical experts believe that the benefits of breastfeeding far outweigh the risk of an occasional drink.
Moderation is also a key for smoking while breastfeeding. It would be best for nursing moms to kick the habit altogether, since a small amount of nicotine does pass into the breast milk, and babies whose mothers smoke are at risk for more respiratory infections caused by breathing second-hand smoke. Moms who just cannot kick the habit should limit themselves to as few cigarettes as possible a day, and smoke after rather than before feedings and never around the baby.
Small amounts of caffeine, too, pass into breast milk. It is been shown to cause irritability and poor sleeping patterns in infants. But rather than ongoing another nine months or longer without coffee it is recommended that nursing moms drink more than two cups a day - after feedings.
Food
Contrary to breastfeeding folklore, there is no strict list of foods that nursing mothers must swear off. Women have been warned for generations to stay away from onions, garlic, broccoli, cabbage, and anything spicy, or suffer the consequences of a colicky, grassy baby. In fact, each baby responds differently to these foods, and the only way of knowing whether a particular item will cause trouble is by trial and error. Of course, if moncler there are serious food allergies on either side of the family, it is wise to avoid those choices for a while. If your baby does end up fussy, think about what you have eaten. To find out moncler coats size 7 which foods are causing the problems, eliminate all suspect foods, then reintroduce them one by one, monitoring your baby's reaction. In addition, rather than banning the offending food altogether tries it in moncler coats buy a few months. Babies do outgrow their intolerances.
Medications
Always check with your doctor and your child's pediatrician before taking any over-the-counter or prescription medication. In many cases, doctors can recommend safe, effective alternatives.
In general, acetaminophen and ibuprofen are considered safe for lactating women, while aspirin usually is not recommended because it may cause side effects. Large doses of antihistamines could inhibit milk production and cause drowsiness in your baby; nose drops and vapor rubs, however, will not get into your breast milk.
When it comes to prescription drugs, the general rule is that any drug safe for a baby to take like antibiotic, ammoxicillin, can usually also be taken by a breastfeeding mom. Make certain, though, that the doctor prescribing medication knows that you are breastfeeding. These same goes for birth control pills: Minipills that contain only the lowest does of progestins, and the Norplant implant, which has even lower hormone levels, are considered safe. However, since the long-term effects of hormones on breastfed infants are not really known yet, barrier birth control methods are still the best choice.
Alcohol, Cigarette, and Caffeine
Until recently, having a beer or a thingytail was actually recommended as a way for moms to relax and help get their milk flowing. However, a recent study showed that infants consumed less milk when their mothers drank alcoholic drinks before nursing them; they also slept more often and for shorter period. As with guidelines for drinking during pregnancy, however, the debate rages on over how much is actually harmful. Though few studies have been done on the subject, medical experts believe that the benefits of breastfeeding far outweigh the risk of an occasional drink.
Moderation is also a key for smoking while breastfeeding. It would be best for nursing moms to kick the habit altogether, since a small amount of nicotine does pass into the breast milk, and babies whose mothers smoke are at risk for more respiratory infections caused by breathing second-hand smoke. Moms who just cannot kick the habit should limit themselves to as few cigarettes as possible a day, and smoke after rather than before feedings and never around the baby.
Small amounts of caffeine, too, pass into breast milk. It is been shown to cause irritability and poor sleeping patterns in infants. But rather than ongoing another nine months or longer without coffee it is recommended that nursing moms drink more than two cups a day - after feedings.