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  • Jul 9, 2009, 07:10 PM
    kasad
    Postpartum swelling
    Hi, I have had a baby in April and I started swelling from December. Even after delivery, it didn't go away especially on feet and legs. I went to the Doctor and he prescribed Banophen (Anti-Histamine)... I am a nursing mom.. is it OK to use it when breastfeeding? Help
  • Jul 10, 2009, 03:32 AM
    tickle

    I don't have any personal experience but did take a course because we sometimes have to care for nursing mothers with disabilities. The only very low downside of taking antihistamines while nursing is a reduction in breast milk supply. Drink plenty of water to compensate. The amount (of the med) passing into our breast milk is less then l%. Your usage is short term only though, after the swelling of your feet and legs goes down and stays down, you won't have to take the antihistamine any longer.

    Ms tickle

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