Labor & Delivery: Zyrtec

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Getting Pregnant & Allergy Medication ...

My last experience w/ mamasource responses was overwhelming wonderful ... I had to try again! My question for you all now is : allergy medications & TRYING to get pregnant. I am one of those Mom's that when pregnant I don't even like to take a Tylenol for a headache. I'd rather suffer it out so that my unborn child doesn't get any of the medication even tho my doc said it's okay once in a while. Anyhow, I have SEVERE year-long allergies & am currently taking Zyrtec D & rhinocort. If I don't - I CANNOT breathe what-so-ever & feel like...

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Zyrtec and Breastfeeding

Did anyone else have trouble producing milk while on Zyrtec? I am no longer breastfeeding and am disappointed that I was unable to produce milk for my son. I went to a lactation consultant for months-even tried supplemental drugs to help my supply. I ended up pumping for 5 months (my son was frustrated with me since I wasn't producing and wouldn't breastfeed) and in the end was getting like an ounce and a half for a 45 minute pumping session. So in hindsight, I was wondering if my Zyrtec was to blame for this. If so, for baby #2, I'm...