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BF and preparation H

crazynervouscrazynervous
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I have hemorrhoids really bad and nothing is working. I went tonight to buy some Preparation H but after reading some info on KellyMom. com I am wondering if I should use it.  The main active ingredient can cause a decrease in milk supply in moms who used it orally. Obviously I am not going to eat Preparation H but do you think just absorbing it could cause a decrease in milk supply? Anyone else BFing and there doc say it was ok to take it?

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  • JOEBunnyJOEBunny member
    I can use it during pregnancy, so I think it would be plenty safe for BF.  I can't imagine who would use it orally?
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  • crazynervouscrazynervous
    no on would use PH orally but the active ingredient might be used orally for something else.  I can't afford to decrease my milk supply so I think I am just going to go and try another hot bath. 
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  • KoriBrettKoriBrett

    dude, it's your rear end. ?LOL ?Drink extra water & relieve your poor butt.

    Witch hazel is the main ingredient in the tucks pads, etc - just buy a container of witch hazel & use that instead if you're worried. ?It does help. ?

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  • crazynervouscrazynervous
    Thanks I know I am being stupid. 
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  • KoriBrettKoriBrett

    I totally understand being paranoid about supply issues, it was horrible with DD. ?I cried daily. ?

    But, you know, it's your azz and you really don't want to wait & end up with butt surgery now do you???? lol ?*hugs*?

    Seriously - witch hazel is awesome. ?Pour it on the tp & use it when you go. ?errrr not that I've had butt problems or anything ;-)

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  • crazynervouscrazynervous
    I have tried tucks before and it didn't help at all maybe I need just he plain witch hazel
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  • r9stedtr9stedt
    Butt surgery sucks. Use the prep h.
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  • KoriBrettKoriBrett
    whatever you end up doing, I hope you feel better. ?And good luck w/the bfing. ?Dark beer was the only thing that helped, and then only marginally.?
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  • BrideofrankenBrideofranken

    1. drink a beer, every day. even if you don't like it. this did magic with my supply, and was encouraged by my LC, she said to drink it after my last feeding ( before bed-obviusly there were more feedings in the night, but to drink it right before a longer stretch of sleep)

    2. get in the shower, crank the hot water, bend over and spread your butt cheeks. stay like that for as LONG as you can. it is fun.

    3. use the preparation H, but not on toast.

    4. good luck! I hope those bastards go away soon!

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