Supplements

Folic Acid

Prior to getting pregnant, I would suggest taking prenatal vitamins.  Really, any kind will do but the more natural, the better.  You’ll get all the folic acid you need for a healthy baby from prenatals.  A good rule of thumb is to take in 600mcg of folic acid.  This is especially important during the first four weeks of your baby’s growth in the womb because that’s when the brain, skull, and spinal cord are being developed.  Adults and children both need folic acid on a daily basis to produce healthy red blood cells and prevent anemia.

Blessed Thistle/Fenugreek

These herbs are used to help your body produce milk.  You can get them in capsule form, liquid, or teas but I’ve found the one that worked best for me was the liquid.  It’s taken under the tongue and is absorbed by your body very quickly.  The tea never worked for me at all so I don’t suggest wasting your money on them.  

Reglan

Reglan is a drug used in children and adults to improve upper gastrointestinal function.  A side effect of the drug is increasing prolactin which is the milk-producing hormone in the brain.  I used this and achieved wonderful results.  You have to get a prescription from your doctor, though.  As with any drug, there are some side effects but mostly it’s sleeplessness.  This could be passed on to your baby as well.  Talk at length with your doctor and do your research before using any medication.

Domperidone

The same as Reglan, Domperidone is used for gastrointestinal issues and a side effect of the drug is producing prolactin which helps the mother produce milk.  I did not personally use this drug but I know many women who have and with outstanding results.  Currently it isn’t approved by the FDA for use in the U.S. but Canadian women have been using it for years.  We can get it here in the US by going to a compounding pharmacy.  The side effects are mild and the amount that gets into mother’s milk is minimal.  As a matter-of-fact, this drug is given to infants who are being treated for excessive spitting up.

Weight Loss Supplements

I know one of the first things on your mind as a new mother is getting those extra baby pounds off.  I want to caution you about trying to lose weight too quickly after having your baby, especially if you’re breastfeeding.  You need to take in about 200 extra calories when breast-feeding (just like when you were pregnant) but don’t worry, your body burns extra calories while making milk for your baby.  Some women have reported losing more weight in all the right places if they breastfed their baby.  I’ve found this personally to be true as well.  Ahhhh…motherhood has so many benefits!

If you’re done breastfeeding, and you decide you need some help losing weight, and as long as you’re working out regularly, there are many options out there for you.  Some of the ones I’ve taken and have had great results with are Phentermine  and  Hydroxycut.  Phentermine is prescribed by your doctor and it’s only for a short time (30 days max).  All it does is curb your appetite.  It didn’t give me any extra energy which I discovered I needed more than an appetite suppressant.  The weight loss supplement I use currently is Hydroxycut Ignition Stix.  They start working quickly and give me that extra energy boost I need sometimes to get a good workout in.   There are tons of options and I look forward to hearing about the ones that work for you!

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