Question 1

what are the best exercises for a breastfeeding mother?

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Every kind: With the addition of a good supportive bra, all types of exercise are good for a breastfeeding mother, from walking to aerobics to yoga or tai chi. Good hydration is important during and after exercise, too.

Question 2

what's the best way for a working mother to lose 60 pounds?

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Diet & exercise: Make sure you exercise at least 90 minutes a day, don't skip meals, avoid soda, juice, dairy, alcohol and fried foods. Eat a healthy well balanced diet! also water, organic vegetable broth, green leafy vegetables, natural pickles, apples are great to fill you up so you dont feel hungry and they are very low in calories.

Question 3

i am a teen mother who is currently breastfeeding my five month old son. i cannot lose my pregnancy weight what can i do? i eat healthy and exercise.

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You will lose weight: If you are eating a healthy well-balanced diet and are exercising you should lose weight. If you are not accomplishing this you should see your physician so that an evaluation can be performed.

Question 4

what is the best diet for afterbirth mother?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean: The variety of foods on the med diet is critical to promote optimal human health. When breast feeding the demands for protein and fats are high. 5-7 servings of vegetables and 2-3 servings of fruit are the foundation of the diet. Add 20 grams of protein to the basic requirement of 45 grams daily  for the average woman. Get 3 grams of epa/dha omega 3 fish oil for baby's brain development.

Question 5

what is the best kinds of milk for breastfeed mother?

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Despends: Aside from your breast milk, your pediatrician may recommend either a formula best suited for your baby.

Question 6

my mother weighs 97kgs. what is the best and fastest way to loss weight?

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Fast is NOT best !: To lose weight insure that calories burned &gt; calories consumed. Drink at least 8  - 8 oz glasses of water per day. Try for 8 hours of sleep/night.  Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables &amp; 4 servings of fruit per day. Use whole grain when possible. Avoid sodas, alcohol &amp; junk carbohydrates. Get in a good mix of aerobic &amp; weight lifting exercises.

Question 7

my mother has lupus. what is the best medication for her?

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Type  of  lupus: What type of Lupus does she have. There are  many types and each one has specific therapy. Also people with lupus  can have  multiple different types of manifestations and each of these  manifestations are treated  in different ways. Also different rheumatologisst may treat the same manifestation in different ways because  different  treatment will work. Have  her bring you to her  next  visit.

Question 8

what is the best formula to supplement a breastfeeding mother?

Accepted Answer

All equal: All the standard formulas are equal but you really shouldn't need to supplement with formula. If you are having milk supply problems increase the frequency of breast feeding and pumping to produce more milk. You can also talk with a lactation consultant or contact la leche league for ways to boost your milk supply.

Question 9

what is the best postpartum multivitamin for a nursing mother?

Accepted Answer

Multiple vitamins: Recommend use of product that is  United States Pharmacopeia (USP) verified.

Question 10

as a breastfeeding mother,  what is the best treatment for melasma?

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Patients: It may resolve with succession of breastfeeding so patients is the key. However, if it doesn't resolve then I have seen success with chemical peels. Vi-peel and cosmelan seem to work the best.  Just remember you must be done breastfeeding to do the peels.

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