With the middle of cold season among us, it’s extremely important for breastfeeding women to learn all they can about how over-the-counter cold medications and other medicines can affect their milk production, along with the other side effects that may arise. From common medications containing ibuprofen, acetaminophen, as well as decongestants, it can be hard to know what effects these may have on lactation. Read what an IBCLC has to say about medications while breastfeeding.