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The Adventures of Motherhood with Twin Boys
The Adventures of Motherhood with Twin Boys
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Holistic Approach
I attended my doctor's appointment earlier this week. My primary care physician specializes in internal medicine. But she is taking a more holistic approach. Even though my initial blood work came back normal, including my iron levels, she requested additional lab work to check my vitamin D, B11, B6, and B12 levels. I have been a lacto-ovo vegetarian all of my life, and recently eliminated all dairy from my diet. I occasionally eat eggs, but would prefer to go without. She explained that if I am gasy, then Brodie is gasy. It all goes through my breast milk. She suggested I try the following which will help improve my digestive system, and in return help Brodie's.
1. Take prenatal vitamins and B Complex. Continue taking vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, Tums for calcium 2. Stop eating raw vegetables. 3. Eat steamed vegetables and lightly season with cumin, cinnamon or curry. 4. No ice water. 5. Drink all beverages at room temperature. 6. Try Goat's Milk and/or Goat's cheese, as an additional source of protein. 7. Limit yogurt and cottage cheese to one serving a day, or eliminate completely. 8. Give Gripe water to Brodie to soothe his stomach. I have a follow-up appointment in 2 weeks. 2 comments from 2 users
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posted by
creatress
on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Why no ice water? I've heard that before. Why eliminate Yogurt? I thought it was a super food? Do you take digestive enzymes at all? My Dr is similar. She's very "big picture" and supports alternative medicine. I love that about her! posted by
mom2twinboys
on Jul 1, 2008 at 05:38 PM
The reason for no ice water, is drinking beverage at room temperature or warmer makes them easier for the stomach to digest. You are right, yogurt is good to eat because it has the live active cultures which are suppose to aid in digestion. However, yogurt is made from cow's milk. I bought goat's milk over the weekend. I drank a small amount to taste it. Initially, I thought I could handle the taste. Then I tried it on cereal, and I almost puked. So, I can't drink goat's milk. If you ever decide to try it, I don't recommend pouring it on cereal. The experience almost ruined my desire to eat feta cheese, which I love on salads. But I guess I shouldn't worry about that for now, since I'm not suppose to eat raw vegetables.
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