Want a yummy way to keep up nutrients important for the support of breastfeeding? Try lactation cookies! Lactation cookies contain nutrients that promote lactation. • Brewer’s yeast contains iron, protein, and other vitamins and minerals that promote milk supply. It is believed to help with fatigue and the “baby blues.” • Oats are high in…
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You hear a lot about breastfeeding in the news these days. Some moms are given strange looks. Others are shamed for making their breasts a little more visible so they can feed their child in public. So, what is the big deal with breastfeeding? Isn’t it just one of the choices for how to feed…
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Sports physicals … check Buy school supplies … check Pack lunches … check Figure out the new school year routine … check Time for yourself … ??? Now that the kids are back in school, have you taken time for yourself? Women (moms, especially) tend to put themselves on the back burner, neglecting themselves in…
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Near the end of your second trimester your provider will schedule you for your gestational diabetes test. The test involves drinking an incredibly sugary drink, and getting your blood drawn one or two hours after. Some women think the sugar liquid tastes like candy while others have to choke it down; but no matter how…
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Have you noticed swelling in your wrists or pain in your fingers or hand during your pregnancy? Well, it may be Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)! During your pregnancy, you might have noticed that certain parts of your body have swelled or are beginning to swell. The puffiness you’re experiencing is due to your body accomodating…
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