Where can I find a dietitian who works with breastfeeding women?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with breastfeeding women?
The Women's Health dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics specializes in working with breastfeeding women. Many dietitians are breastfeeding consultants in state public health agencies. You can find a Find a dietitian on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include...
I had a daughter 3 yeas ago, gained about 60 pounds, and just can’t lose the last 20.
I had a daughter 3 years ago. I gained about 60 pounds while pregnant. I dropped 40 of those pounds, but I just can't seem to lose the last 20. Before her, I weighed 125 pounds. I now weigh around 143 pounds. I have kept this weight pretty constant over that 3 year period...
My wife and I are expecting triplets, but concerned that she can’t eat as much as recommended.
Hi. My wife Cyndee and I are expecting triplets! We're excited, but concerned that Cyndee can't seem to eat as much as is recommended in the literature we've received from the "Triplet Connection." During her first pregnancy Cyndee didn't have any problems with nausea, but this time it is much different (it took 3...
I have morning sickness and am two months pregnant. What do I eat to get rid of this nausea?
I have morning sickness and am only about two months pregnant. This is my first pregnancy and I don't know what to eat to get rid of this nausea. What should I eat?
Morning sickness does cause nausea and vomiting. It does not always occur in the morning however and may last the entire pregnancy....
I’m pregnant and my doctor prescribed iron supplements for me. What foods are high in iron so I don’t become anemic?
I'm pregnant and my doctor prescribed iron supplements for me. They constipate me so I quit taking the pills. What foods are high in iron so I can make sure I don't become anemic?
First, discuss your problem with your doctor. He/she is the most appropriate person to suggest other supplements.
The increased iron requirements of...
My husband & I are trying to conceive and read that B6 vitamin can help increase cervical mucus. Is this true?
My question is regarding the B6 Vitamin. My husband & I are trying to conceive. I'm looking for the "natural" signs prior to ovulation. I read that the B6 vitamin if taking approximately 200 milligrams per day can help increase the cervical mucus. Is this true?
Thanks in advance!!
Intakes of pyridoxine above 100 milligrams for...
How many calories I should be taking to make sure my breast milk has enough calories and nutrition?
I am a 23-year-old female that is breastfeeding a three-week-old infant. I was wondering how many calories I should be taking to make sure my breast milk has enough calories and nutrition for my baby?
I am wanting to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. I was 147 pounds when I got pregnant and I...
I gained 30 pounds during pregnancy and lost none of it even breastfeeding for 8 months.
My first baby was born last September 24. I gained about 30 pounds during pregnancy and have lost none of it even though he was breastfed for 8 months. My suspicion is that lack of exercise is my particular problem. My question, though, is related to the advice I have received not to worry...
I’ve heard about milk banks. Do you have some information?
I've heard about the milk bank. Do you have some information?
There is a shortage of donated breast milk nationwide and the human milk banks need your donations.
Premature or sick babies and children, whose mothers are not able to produce their own milk, many times due to illness, medication, adoption or foster care need your...
Could my diet or my extra weight be interfering with my chances at conceiving?
I had a baby 20 months ago and haven't been able to lose the 20 - 25 extra pounds since then. I want to have more children. My husband and I have been trying to no avail to have another child. Could my diet or my extra weight be interfering with my chances at...