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Postpartum Support Belt
Read all 8 responses: "Are postpartum support belts effective in reducing ... I have lost all but 10 lbs and I am still bf so I think my body is just gonna ...
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- I have never heard of that belt. Drink nothing but water, all day & night. It is always the most effective way to lose fat. Have one little weakness (mine is am co...
- Hi S., I have no experience with the belts you are referring to but I do have a comment about your tummy and weight issues. I go to a chiropractor who offers free ...
- Well My youngest is 22months and I still have 5lbs more to go til my pre-pregnancy weight!! So it does take awhile and you shouldnt expect it to come off right away..i...
Postpartum Weight Loss
However, I've lost about 20 pounds postpartum (which is great) but each day I ... I just dont know I think the body is flexible and if you are not a big ...
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- We have a lot in common. I also have a 4-week old baby, and have lost twenty pounds already. And I have the popular jiggly belly, however, this is my second baby. Wi...
- I can not tell you how to lose it but do not exercise yet. If you work too hard before everything is back to where it belongs you can cause yourself more pain. Wait un...
- Wow, I remember that feeling. I was on bedrest and gained 40 lbs. I've just now started going on the diabetic diet (9 mo later) to get my weight off. Give yourself tim...
Postpartum Depression
I had very bad postpartum depression. I was beside myself and not myself. My husband put me on DHA pills. It is something that your body should be producing ...
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- I applaud you for asking! THE BEST thing you can do is to ask for help--from a friend, relative, neighbor. Be honest that you just need someone to stay over for a few ...
- Vitamin B-6 helps me. Also, being around other people helps: perfect time for playdates! Even if the babies are small, they might like seeing another baby next to th...
- I'm pregnant and fighting depression. I'm trying to stay off the meds if possible also. Here are some of the things I'm doing. I've started seeing a counselor. My doct...
Hormones After Breastfeeding
You actually may be experiencing some post partum. Breastfeeding actually produces the "feel good" hormone in your body, so now that you are not having that ...
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- I breast fed both of my children, my youngest is now 8-1/2 months old, and although I am still nursing, I just got my first period after having him. I had the same ef...
- Be patient. It sounds normal. How old are you though? This could be the beginnings of perimenopause (don't panic, it can be a LONG process for some people before ...
- When my son was 6 months old I had a major shift in hormones. I felt anxious and irritated all the time, like a walking ball of hormones just waiting to explode. I had...
Suffering from Severe Postpartum Depression - Questions About Zoloft
I took Zoloft for my Postpartum Depression and I must say it was the best one I took, ..... THese symptoms are not really you; your body is exhausted from ...
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- Dear M., I am only a counselor. I do not have the background of a psychiatrist. But, I recently went to a conference by David Burns. He is a guru in the field of t...
- It sounds as though utilizing your support systems is very important at this time. IF u have family , friends or a babysitter, take them up on any opportunity to help...
- I am so sorry you are having these problems! It sounds severe enough to think about some kind of outpatient daily care. I am no doctor, but I am very concerned for you.
Postpartum Bleeding
Read all 16 responses: "I am 5 weeks postpartum as of today, ... of a sudden the faucet turned off.... it is just something that your body has to go through ...
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- Hi A., Doesn't it feel like payback for the nine months when you didn't have a period? It could, in fact, be something like a period. My periods after my fifth ch...
- My bleeding also began to go away at about 4 weeks, and turned brown, and then came back full force and bright red for another 3 weeks! I had occasional clots, too. ...
- Your concern is understandable. I would though wonder if this is your normal period then starting. Since you called your doctor and they were not concerned I would g...
Weaning Breast Pain
What and Where do I feel it in my body when I nurse my baby ... of labor and birth The same mindset is important during postpartum and breastfeeding In the ...
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- OUCH! :) I know that feeling. Try Cabbage Leaves. They are supposed to help ease the pain in your breasts. It escapes me now if they should be cool and wet, or warm a...
- It may not be feasible for you, but I'd suggest making it a gradual process so your breasts have time to adjust to making less milk. Once I decided I was ready to wean...
- This may sound very strange and funny, but I worked at a Hospital in Post Partum. I know it works for mothers who do not want to nurse and may work for your situationa...
Reactions..How Do You Handle Them?
Sep 9, 2009 ... Your body did a beautiful and amazing thing by creating a life You ... I was pregnant again a few months postpartum Hopefully the negative ...
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- If it is any consolation, I tell people that I am still post-partum, 87 months post-partum! I went from a 6-8 to a 10-12 since the kids have arrived. If people are in...
- I think you say exactly what you just said that you are perfectly aware of your size and do not need additional comment. That being said, it is not a myth that you ca...
- Hi A., I would find something equally as uncomfortable to them, i.e. the hair coming out of the chin, or the fact that it looks like they don't do situps or walk anyw...
Labial Tear, Scary!
You sound great and very typical for 3 weeks post-partum. Don't forget what a huge and epic journey you and your body have been on, and that you have given ...
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- I'm so sorry that you had a tear, it's definitely no fun, but trust me, it will get better and you'll "forget" how awful the experience was during labor and post partu...
- AHHHHHHH It's all coming back to me as I read your story. For me it was well over 2mo. and lots of lube. the 2nd time is ok the 3rd better and the 4th time your back o...
- Hi P., I also had a vaginal birth....and pushed to the 3 hour limit. I also did have tearing and stitches. So, here's what happened. I also had quite a bit of pain...
Is It Medical or Am I Just over Reacting
... your prenatal or would like to give your body some extra nutrition I took a liquid whole food vitamin and it really helped me feel better postpartum Now ...
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- I pulled out at least a handful of hair every time I showered until my daughter was 2! My midwife said it's hormonal.
- I know my hair falls out at two times. After having a baby and when my thyroid is out of whack. Hope that helps.
- I remember losing my hair and it seemed like it was TONS of hair and I was SURE I was going bald. It didn't even start falling out until 12-weeks post-partum and didn'...
