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Does Omega-3 Vitamins Really Help?
... during the last trimester of pregnancy and continuing throughout the first few years ... and/or have an enhanced breakdown of DHA in cell membranes.11 ...
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- Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid. Essential because the body requires them, especially for optimum nerve function. Unfortunately, the body does not produce these so ...
- My son has the same problem. I have heard a lot of good about the Omega-3, but can't help but think that if it's that simple... why are so many kids heavily medicated...
- There are numerous studies and articles discussing the importance that Omega-3 fatty acids and DHAs play in brain development. I would echo that it is important that ...
When to Begin Preparing for a Newborn
I would prepare towards the end of your second trimester when you still have lots of energy. I don't want to scare you, but I had a very healthy pregnancy, ...
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- You will need a carseat, diapers, wipes, rectal or least temporal thermometer, bottles(even if breastfeeding), pump, a few onsies, a few footy pj's, a couple of blanke...
- I saw you were looking on craigs list for items...which I think is great...just be careful with carseats and cribs...it is not recommended to use those items used
- My personal thoughts are dads don't get it!! Husbands/dads are more worried about the money aspect of buying things that you don't need/won't use and moms are more, bu...
Breastfeeding and Becoming Pregnant
I had an IUD for 3 years before I decided for this pregnancy. ... friends who became pregnant while breast feeding and had no idea until they were well into their first trimesters. ..... The cost breakdown is very incouraging also! ...
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- your LC is definitely wrong about taking birth control. i've been taking and breastfeeding my 4 month old daughter since we left the hospital. i haven't seen any side ...
- this is a very good question, we all hear different things so you kind of wonder hmm. You really can take birth control while nursing, it is called the mini pill. I to...
- The mirena IUD has been my miracle! I've had it for over 2 years, and I never have to worry about birth control. I did a lot of research while I was pregnant with my...
Friend Has Postpartum Depression
With my second pregnancy I was very proactive. I started having issues during the end of my first trimester so my OB put me on Zoloft. I stayed on Zoloft my ...
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- I also had post-partum depression. It's hard to admit...I blamed my feelings on the stress of being a new mom, etc. I finally sought medical help and went on a medic...
- I don't know that I have a lot of good advice ... how old is her baby now? Probably a lot of her trouble has to do with sleep deprivation. I know it was with me. I ...
- Make specific offers. Friends are good at saying, "Is there anything I can do?" which is nice, but hard to answer. Offer to take the baby for a walk while she takes a ...
Treating Diarrhea in 9 Mo Old
The enzyme helps to "break down" the poop before it has time to burn the skin. My understanding is it is usually prescribed to kids that have a serious ...
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- Hi there S.: The old stand-by was rice water. You Make rice but extra water .nofat (Butter or Margarien) It should look cloudy. For red and raw bottoms use A & D ...
- yogurt if you can get him to eat any also if you add real butter to his diet. Put it in oatmeal or whatever you can that usually helps. Good luck poor little man.
- I'm not sure how early you can give this, but there is a product called Culturelle that I have given my children since they were quite small. It is a capsule of powd...
Best Test for Lactose Intolerance
It lasts all day long and helps his tummy breakdown any lactose he may encounter during his day. It is a great product recommended by our Pediatrician. ...
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- I went to see an allergist for some issues i was having. He suggested taking a lactase pill every day. My friend, further, suggested some chewable tablets - Solgar's...
- This isn't about lactose but it might help. I had an Ig/G blood test done for food sensitivities. My results prompted me to get my chronically sick, lethargic and ac...
- I agree with Betty. Avoidance is the best way. In my experience (3 kids with various food allergies), it takes more than a day or two to clear their system of the of...
23 Weeks Pregnant and Doctor Concerned About Me Working
Pregnancy and having kids is all about sacrafice. I would play it safe. ... The second and third trimester were very hard on my body. ...
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- Why would you risk the health of your child for the money you'll make waitressing? Your priorities sound crazy to me.
- Is there any way you can find a way to do less strenuous work while waitressing? I understand the $ motivation, taking 4 months off was really hard on us too. I ende...
- i definatly dont want to go against what your dr says because i am not a dr but i worked until my 35th week and i was pregnant with twins...i was on a feet on and off ...
Miscarriage
I didn't feel better till my last pregnancy got past the all-critical 3rd trimester. I happen to be a family therapist, and if you were my client I would ...
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- Hi N., Truly sorry to hear of your miscarriage. Personally I have not experienced this, but have several friends and relatives who within this past year gone throug...
- N. I am sorry for your loss. I understand completely how you feel. Miscarriage is very common and most of us have experienced it. Needless to say, you move on. You w...
- Hi N., No matter how you look at it, it's still a loss in your life. You should grieve and let it out to begin the healing process within yourself. Denying yourself t...
Gestational Diabetes
After your pregnancy you need to continue to take care of yourself. ..... I even lost a half a pound in my last trimester! It was really hard to stick to ...
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- You need to follow your OB/GYN's instructions. Also, your doctor should be sending you to a Nutritionist, and he/she will clearly delineate what you can/should be eat...
- I had it when I was pregnant. And I too was very scared. But all I had to do was cut out alot of carbs and sugar (not fun when you're pregnant!) and eat more protein...
- After the 1 hour test, I was diagnosed with Gestenational Diabetes -actually my levels were extremely high and they didn't want me to do the 3 hour test to make sure-....
Prenatal Vitamins
Congrats on your pregnancy. I just wanted to mention that I use Natalcare .... in my first trimester then I showed them to my doctor who looked at all the ...
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- I took over the counter prenatal vitamins since they were WAY cheaper. My doctor compared the ingredients with what she prescribed and agreed that the OTC was just fi...
- My doctor explained to me that the cost and the brand name mean very little - it matters what's in the vitamins and the percentages. I also talked to my sister-in-law...
- Hi T.! Congratulations on Baby #2!! There are some very specific things to be asking for in a supplement, especially with the little one inside. How committed ...
