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Fat and Breastfeeding
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on January 27, 2009
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I am curious. I have a 6 month old that I have breastfeeding exclusively until I started adding solids recently. I still nurse her 6 times a day and will continue as l...
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- Hi E. ~ Just wanted to say congrats and relax... I have two healthy boys that I nursed for 6 months and 8 months. I didn't lose all the baby weight until each one ...
- I just want to say that you are not alone. My daughter will be six months at the end of February and I am still 15lbs heavier. Don't worry it will come off.
- You are very right. The body holds onto fat cells more when breastfeeding. It is the bodies way of holding onto supply should famine strike- then it will tap into rese...
Making More Milk
Asked by J.S. from Tulsa
on April 20, 2008
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I am solely breastfeeding and am taking a natural supplement called Mother's Milk Plus. My mother was in the hospital and it was a very traumatic time so I started tak...
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- HI! Fenugreek is good. Also, go to a local health food or herb store and ask for lactation teas. They have fennel seed and other safe herbs. They are specifically ...
- I hear your concern that you aren't making enough milk. Babies go through growth spurts at 3, 6, 12 weeks and 6, 9 and 12 months. (give or take a week or month respec...
- She's likely going through a growth spurt and is consuming all that you are producing!! Try to put her to the breast more...especially if she's getting expressed milk...
Frustrated by Lack of Weight Loss
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on November 24, 2008
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My baby is almost 10 weeks old (my how time flies). During the first 2-3 weeks post-partum, I lost about 15-20 pounds pretty quickly and then plateaued. I have been ...
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- It can be so frustrating can't it! Have you tried interval training on the cardio machines? It is supposed to help jump start your metabolism and you should do it on...
- Like the other writer said, I think you're putting way too much pressure on yourself. I didn't lose all of my weight until a full year had passed since I gave birth. ...
- WoW, honestly, your baby is 10wks old, please give yourself a little credit--and a little time. My daughter is 17 months and I still have that 10 lbs of left-over that...
Cake and Cake Frosting Recipe WITHOUT Milk Ingredients
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on August 19, 2009
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Hi Moms,
We just found out that my 10 1/2 mo. old son is highly allergic to milk. This is affecting his ability to absorb calories/nutrients and therefore his weig...
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- I made a traditional cake and frosting but substituted rice milk. For recipes calling for whole milk, hemp milk works best, but otherwise rice or soy milk will substi...
- For going to other parties and playdates, try Divvies.com. They are an online store that has allergy free cupcakes, cookies and popcorn. We first found them at Disneyw...
- Hi A., I am sorry to hear of your son's milk allergy; my six year old daughter suffers from ten different food allergies - four that are life threatening. She too ...
6 Month Old in Negative 3% for Weight
Asked by K.T. from Dallas
on April 24, 2008
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It's a long story -- but when I was pregnant with my daughter, she started to decline in growth at around 30 weeks. At 39 weeks I was sent for an emergency c-section ...
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- I had twins a little premature. I had to go in for weight checks every week the first 5 weeks of their lives. Each time, they lost weight. Finally as their mother, ...
- Find a new pediatrician. From birth to 6 months my oldest daughter was never higher than the 5th percentile. From 6 months through 3 years, she dropped off into the ...
- Hi K.! I have a little boy that is about to be one. He has always been below 3% in weight and lower in the other categories as well. He is small...but so were my hu...
Worried About Too Much Soy Milk, but Is Rice Milk Safe to Give?
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on August 11, 2009
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I posted a question a couple of weeks ago about my 13 month old daughter's allergy to cow's milk and received several responses with some great advice. Thank you :0)
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- Yes, but... There is not enough fat in rice milk. You need to add the fat until she turns 2. For every 16 oz of milk, you add 1/2 teaspoon of Carlson's Fish Oil a...
- My daughter is 25 months and has been on rice milk since she was 17 months when we figured out that horrible eczema (scratching till she bled) she had was due to a mil...
- Let me clarify Jen's recommended dosage of flax oil. Kids under 2 can receive about 1-1/2 tsp of flax oil per day. For every 8oz of rice milk you can add a 1/2 tsp o...
Healthy Oil
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on October 20, 2009
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What is the healthiest oil to use when baking, cakes, brownies etc?
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- I use vegetable oil or applesauce for baking and butter where it can be used like for cookies and breads. Like Anne says, Canola is not a good oil for baking. Also,I...
- I use Grapeseed Oil, Coconut Oil or Walnut Oil to bake goodies...I use a mixture of coconut oil, olive oil or sesame oil for cooking and for casseroles. Grapeseed oil...
- Actually, canola oil gets rancid as it heats and makes it a bad fat. Grapeseed oil and avocado oil or BUTTER is best for baking- these will not become rancid and cause...
Need Advice on Controlling Pregnancy Cravings!
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on November 16, 2009
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I am at the end of my rope! With my first pregnancy I did not experience any super crazy food issues. I did have more cravings for things like pasta and bread, but in ...
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- You can look into learning an effective technique used to eliminate cravings and other discomforts. You may have seen it on a TV show called I Can Make You Thin. Its b...
- I had a mad craving for french fries during my second pregnancy. So I would have a grilled chicken sandwich and fries. If you are craving fried food, try buying th...
- With my current pregnancy, I was eating a lot of salads and things at the beginning, but they started to make me so sick! I even broke down at one point and bought ma...
The Truth About Hot Dogs!!!
Asked by P.M. from New York
on September 14, 2009
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Hi Moms. My son will be 4 in December, and his food choices are mainly chicken and steak, rice... I never gave him hot dogs, because we don't normally make them or eat...
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- hot dogs are usually preserved with nitrates...you made a good choice with Hebrew National because they are all beef (not fillers) and preserved with salt instead of n...
- Hot dogs contain nitrites/nitrates that causes cancer. Here's an excerpt I found on the web. "There is substantial evidence on the risks of childhood cancer from ...
- Hi P., I know you've made your decision about hot dogs, but I saw in your response that you were going to start introducing more veggies, and thought I'd add some str...
Alli
Asked by K.O. from Springfield
on September 15, 2009
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Hi, I am wanting something to add to my diet and exercise to lose the last 10lbs from pregnancy. Has anyone used Alli? Just wondering if it works.
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- My friend and sister used Alli. They both reported that they had to wear a pad because they got anal leakage from using the product. I considered using it, until I hea...
- check with your doctor, especially if you are nursing. everything you eat, drink, or breath in goes to the baby when you are nursing.
- WATER #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population) #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so we...
