Articles for tag: Lactating, Magnesium Deficiency, Neurological Conditions, Nutrition During Pregnancy

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Calcium and Magnesium During Pregnancy

Calcium and magnesium are extremely important for pregnant and lactating women, as I’m sure you are aware. What you may not know, however, is that taking adequate amounts of calcium and magnesium during pregnancy can actually decrease your risk of osteoporosis later in life. It can also optimize blood pressure levels during pregnancy and increase ...

Recipe to Increase Breast Milk

There are a few ways to increase breastmilk that have been proven to work. You can try supplements such as More Milk Plus by Motherlove or just plain old fenugreek supplements. Another proven method is nursing more often throughout the day and night. Yet another way, is a recipe that worked for me and many ...

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How to Care for Pregnant and Lactating Female Dogs

Is your family expecting a litter of pups? Expecting puppies is almost as exciting as expecting a baby! Pet owner generally become quite attached to their dogs. When their female dog becomes pregnant they want to know how to care for her, to keep her healthy and fit. Just as pregnant and nursing women do, ...

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Should a Breastfeeding Mother Get Her Period?

If you’re a lactating mother and your period has returned, you may have some questions. Your first thought might be: Is it normal for me to get my period while breastfeeding? You may also be wondering: Is my milk supply going to decrease or dry up? As a nursing mother who recently got her period, ...

How to Keep Weight on Your Nursing Dog

So you’ve had puppies. How wonderful. We had puppies Christmas night. What a Christmas surprise! Nursing a litter of pups can really take a lot out of a mother dog. If certain steps aren’t taken the mother dog will begin to lose weight, and may become sick. It is normal for a mother dog to ...