Real quick question

Shocklee16 · Nov 29th, 2009, 15:43 PM

Ok, so im pretty sure I have bronchitis right now. My next doctors appt is not until wednesday. I have been takin sudafed and benadryl to help get me better. But do you guys think this is bad for the baby? I just figured if i was sick then that meant my baby was sick. Thanks guys!

Frufru · Nov 29th, 2009, 15:56 PM

Hi Shocklee,

Sorry to hear you are not well.

I had a bout of bronchitis a couple of weeks ago and my doctor advised that they would prefer I avoid all medication but I that I could take paracetamol (2 tablets at least 4 hours apart with a max of 4 doses per day). He said I should avoid anything else but if my temperature went to 38.5 or above and my phelgm became green (mine was fluorescent yellow (sorry if TMI) to come back and they could prescribe me some penicillin to try and get me back on track. He did also suggest a homemade hot honey and lemon or hot blackcurrant cordial with honey to sooth the cough.

Anyway - that is the advice I was given by my doctor. I had been taking a cold and flu remedy before I saw him and he was not keen on the baby being exposed to the decongestant and other ingredients hence the "paracetamol only" rule.

I hope you get better soon honey

subio · Nov 29th, 2009, 20:14 PM

Hi honey, sorry to hear you arent well. I dont want to freak you out but you should probably stop taking the meds you are taking as decongestant ingredients arent advisable in pregnancy. Your baby isnt ill just because you are, but you need to see a doctor asap so you can get started on safe medications. Try hot water with lots of honey and lemon and only take paracetamol. Most of those medications you buy for flu and colds say on the pack not to take while pregnant and it really isnt just over cautiousness, they can be dangerous. Good Luck at the doctors! xx

LogansMama · Nov 29th, 2009, 20:27 PM

Benedryl is fine during pregnancy. Not sure about Sudafed.

I would try to get to the doc tomorrow if you can though - you are going to need an antibiotic if its a bacterial infection... Bronchitis is awful. Sorry you feel like such crap. Get well soon!

Seity · Nov 29th, 2009, 20:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LogansMama

Benedryl is fine during pregnancy. Not sure about Sudafed.

I would try to get to the doc tomorrow if you can though - you are going to need an antibiotic if its a bacterial infection... Bronchitis is awful. Sorry you feel like such crap. Get well soon!

This. I had to take some Benadryl this past week, so I looked it up and it's ok, but I don't know about Sudafed. You could try looking it up and I hope you feel better soon.

honeygrl · Nov 29th, 2009, 21:23 PM

Both of those are on my list of OK things to take that the doctor gave me! I actually take benedryl all the time for my allergies so I know that one is fine. Sudafed would only be a problem if your blood pressure is high. Otherwise you're fine. Be forewarned, sudafed can hype you up a lot so don't freak out if your heart races a bit after taking it.

Shocklee16 · Nov 30th, 2009, 03:13 AM

Thanks so much everyone for all the help!

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Shocklee16 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 129	Real quick question Ok, so im pretty sure I have bronchitis right now. My next doctors appt is not until wednesday. I have been takin sudafed and benadryl to help get me better. But do you guys think this is bad for the baby? I just figured if i was sick then that meant my baby was sick. Thanks guys!

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Frufru Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 966	Hi Shocklee, Sorry to hear you are not well. I had a bout of bronchitis a couple of weeks ago and my doctor advised that they would prefer I avoid all medication but I that I could take paracetamol (2 tablets at least 4 hours apart with a max of 4 doses per day). He said I should avoid anything else but if my temperature went to 38.5 or above and my phelgm became green (mine was fluorescent yellow (sorry if TMI) to come back and they could prescribe me some penicillin to try and get me back on track. He did also suggest a homemade hot honey and lemon or hot blackcurrant cordial with honey to sooth the cough. Anyway - that is the advice I was given by my doctor. I had been taking a cold and flu remedy before I saw him and he was not keen on the baby being exposed to the decongestant and other ingredients hence the "paracetamol only" rule. I hope you get better soon honey

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subio Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 155	Hi honey, sorry to hear you arent well. I dont want to freak you out but you should probably stop taking the meds you are taking as decongestant ingredients arent advisable in pregnancy. Your baby isnt ill just because you are, but you need to see a doctor asap so you can get started on safe medications. Try hot water with lots of honey and lemon and only take paracetamol. Most of those medications you buy for flu and colds say on the pack not to take while pregnant and it really isnt just over cautiousness, they can be dangerous. Good Luck at the doctors! xx

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LogansMama Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,835	Benedryl is fine during pregnancy. Not sure about Sudafed. I would try to get to the doc tomorrow if you can though - you are going to need an antibiotic if its a bacterial infection... Bronchitis is awful. Sorry you feel like such crap. Get well soon!

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honeygrl Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,555	Both of those are on my list of OK things to take that the doctor gave me! I actually take benedryl all the time for my allergies so I know that one is fine. Sudafed would only be a problem if your blood pressure is high. Otherwise you're fine. Be forewarned, sudafed can hype you up a lot so don't freak out if your heart races a bit after taking it.

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Shocklee16 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 129	Thanks so much everyone for all the help!

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