Pregnancy

Heart Palpitations and Magnesium

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Anxiety, Dr. Benjamin Lynch, Fruits and Veggies, Heart Disease, Kitchen Sink, Pregnancy, Reader Questions March 25, 2010

Hi Dr. Ben, Question:I am currently pregnant and have been experiencing heart palpitations. My midwife told me to take magnesium. I have been taking a drugstore brand of magnesium oxide 250mg pills, but I don’t think I’m absorbing as much as I should because I am still having palpitations before my next dose. So, my question is […]

Postpartum Depression: An Interview on Living With PPD

by Dr. Nicole Sundene in Depression, Holistic Tips, Kitchen Sink, Pregnancy March 2, 2009

I think it is important for those challenged by illness to feel UNDERSTOOD, and this disease can be a tough one for other friends and family members to truly empathize with. Postpartum Depression just proves the point that one of my psychology teachers made to, “always check in with people around the happy times too…weddings, […]

Seafood: Don’t Listen to the FDA!

by Dr. Nicole Sundene in Holistic Nutrition Tips, Kitchen Sink, Pediatrics, Pregnancy December 18, 2008

Is the FDA going to start recommending that pregnant women drink a beer and smoke a cigarette every night too? Recommending mercury laced seafood to pregnant women in my opinion is just as seemingly ridiculous and irresponsible. Trust me, I am all about moderation, but when I read articles like this one, “FDA Urges Pregnant […]

Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Kitchen Sink, Pregnancy February 21, 2008

Nausea and vomiting are the most common symptoms experienced in early pregnancy. Nausea affects between 70-85% of women and vomiting affects approximately 50% of women. Although nausea of pregnancy has commonly been referred to as morning sickness, it can actually occur morning, noon, night, or all day long. Typically, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy starts […]

Breastfeeding Support Services

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Breast Feeding, Kitchen Sink, Pediatrics, Pregnancy February 21, 2008

PHONE NUMBERS AND SERVICES • Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: 1-800-322-2588 www.hmhbwa.org A non-profit organization with breastfeeding information, breast pump rental information and referrals to local lactation consultants. • La Leche League 1-800-LA-LECHE www.lalecheleague.org •24-hour hotline: 206-522-1336 • Evergreen Hospital Breastfeeding Center’s 24-hour help hotline: 425-899-3494 WEBSITES AND BOOKS • Breastfeeding Fact Sheets by Seattle and […]

Breastfeeding Benefits

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Breast Feeding, Kitchen Sink, Pediatrics, Pregnancy February 21, 2008

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding (no formula or solid foods) and at least 1 year of breastfeeding. BENEFITS FOR BABIES Antibodies are passed from the mother to the baby through breast milk, which provides increased immunity. Breastfed babies have lower rates of the following conditions compared to formula-fed babies: […]

Heart Palpitations and Magnesium

Postpartum Depression: An Interview on Living With PPD

Seafood: Don’t Listen to the FDA!

Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

Breastfeeding Support Services

Breastfeeding Benefits

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