Questions about pregnancy

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> I did a search and found that you can be on this diet safetly while

> pregnant as long as you don't use Oil of oregano and the de

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> tea. My questions are:

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> 1) Should I start a basic folic acid supplement. I have not

gotten on the B-complex vitamins yet.

==>Any B vitamin must be taken with the others otherwise taking one

without the others depletes the ones you are not taking.

> I've made the liver pills already, I just gotta start taking them

now. If I find I can't stomach the liver pills can I take a b-

complex with niacinamide if it's the only kind I can find?

==>Yes, that's fine but do buy niacin also and take it separately

according to my article.

>I know you mentioned Nutritional flakes and about a year

> ago (before going on this diet) I tried taking a TBS in water and

> nearly vomited.

==>Maybe that was a fluke. I find it taste quite fine, but mix it

in warm to hot water first, mix well, and add cold water so you can

drink it; take it in about 6 ounces of water.

> I'm going to try to sprinkle it on my food, but I can't imagine

getting more than a few teaspoonfuls in that way.

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> 2) I've been using 6 oz of ginger tea once a day for my

electrolyte drink. I just pour 6oz of tea in with a squeeze of lime

and salt. What would be a medicinal amount to ward off nausea? Or

should I take ginger pills?

==>To ward off nausea don't have ginger in with lemon. Have ginger

tea separately.

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> 3) Should any supplements be increased, like cod liver oil. right

> now, I'm taking 2 tsp, should I take 3?

==>You don't increase supplements just for pregnancy. But I don't

know if you are taking enough - what brand and how much omega 3s, A

& D is in it??

>

> 4) Are enemas a bad idea during pregnancy?

==>Yes.

Luve, Bee

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> > Should any supplements be increased, like cod liver oil. right

> > now, I'm taking 2 tsp, should I take 3?

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> ==>You don't increase supplements just for pregnancy. But I don't

> know if you are taking enough - what brand and how much omega 3s, A

> & D is in it??

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++ Hello Bee, thank you for answering these questions. As far as

the cod liver oil goes, I'm taking Blue Ice Cod liver oil:

1/2 tsp contains Vitamin A 5750 IU

Vitamin D 575 IU

EPA 145-375 mg

DHA 150-360 mg

Is this enough?

Thank You,

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I just had to reply here as this has me concerned about the vitamin A

supplementation during pregnancy. Back when I was pregnant I began my

researching and supplementing. I studied and researched nutrition and vitamins

for years. Well, I started taking vitamin A in my second pregnancy. I had a son

who was born with a heart abnormality and had to be flown to Mayo Clinic at 3

days old. I did not see any correlation to this vitamin. Then during my 3rd

pregnancy I had another son who was born with a hole in his heart and a narrow

valve.

I was supplementing with vitamin A again. This son had to have heart surgery

at one year old. Both of my boys had different heart defects. I started to

research this and read that vitamin A can affect the heart of babies while the

mother is pregnant. I never told my doctor, as I felt guilty and ashamed that it

was my fault. But I do believe that may be the cause. My two daughters--the

oldest and youngest were fine and I did not use Vitamin A during those

pregnancies.

I did not take alot of it. I only took one 10,000 iu capsule a day. I used it

for my dry eye, and sinus problems. It did help and I still use that and cod

liver oil for those problems. I'm just saying be carefull. Val

fernfam3 <fernfam3@...> wrote:

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> > Should any supplements be increased, like cod liver oil. right

> > now, I'm taking 2 tsp, should I take 3?

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> ==>You don't increase supplements just for pregnancy. But I don't

> know if you are taking enough - what brand and how much omega 3s, A

> & D is in it??

>

++ Hello Bee, thank you for answering these questions. As far as

the cod liver oil goes, I'm taking Blue Ice Cod liver oil:

1/2 tsp contains Vitamin A 5750 IU

Vitamin D 575 IU

EPA 145-375 mg

DHA 150-360 mg

Is this enough?

Thank You,

>

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> ++ Hello Bee, thank you for answering these questions. As far as

> the cod liver oil goes, I'm taking Blue Ice Cod liver oil:

>

> 1/2 tsp contains Vitamin A 5750 IU

> Vitamin D 575 IU

> EPA 145-375 mg

> DHA 150-360 mg

>

> Is this enough?

==> the amounts to take of each are in my main article and

also in the cod liver oil folder. You are not taking enough. The high

vitamin Blue Ice cod liver oil gives more bang for your buck because

you need to take less. For details on different CLO products see the

Nutrient Comparison article.

Bee

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> I just had to reply here as this has me concerned about the vitamin

A supplementation during pregnancy. Back when I was pregnant I began

my researching and supplementing. I studied and researched nutrition

and vitamins for years. Well, I started taking vitamin A in my second

pregnancy. I had a son who was born with a heart abnormality and had

to be flown to Mayo Clinic at 3 days old. I did not see any

correlation to this vitamin. Then during my 3rd pregnancy I had

another son who was born with a hole in his heart and a narrow valve.

> I was supplementing with vitamin A again. This son had to have

heart surgery at one year old. Both of my boys had different heart

defects. I started to research this and read that vitamin A can

affect the heart of babies while the mother is pregnant. I never told

my doctor, as I felt guilty and ashamed that it was my fault. But I

do believe that may be the cause. My two daughters--the oldest and

youngest were fine and I did not use Vitamin A during those

pregnancies.

==>What kind of vitamin A did you take. You should only take " true

vitamin A " not beta-carotene and you must also take vitamins D & E

and omega 3 from natural whole foods like cod liver oil, fish oil,

etc. along with it! These vitamins should never be taken in

isolation from each other because it can cause problems. Synthetic

vitamin A is a problem, but any vitamin A (true retinol) must be

taken with vitamins E, D and omega 3. There is a new article all

about Vitamin A and the false studies and information at

www.westonaprice.org written by Masterjohn. What I recommend

will never hurt you or your baby IF you take all of the supplements

recommended and don't leave anything out.

Bee

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> ==>What kind of vitamin A did you take. You should only take " true

> vitamin A " not beta-carotene and you must also take vitamins D & E

> and omega 3 from natural whole foods like cod liver oil, fish oil,

> etc. along with it! These vitamins should never be taken in

> isolation from each other because it can cause problems. Synthetic

> vitamin A is a problem, but any vitamin A (true retinol) must be

> taken with vitamins E, D and omega 3. There is a new article all

> about Vitamin A and the false studies and information at

> www.westonaprice.org written by Masterjohn. What I recommend

> will never hurt you or your baby IF you take all of the supplements

> recommended and don't leave anything out.

>

>

++ I was taking Radiant Life's brand of cod liver oil, which

contains Vitamin E. If I remember correctly I think it contained 77%

RDA per 1/2 tsp and I was taking 2 tsp of that. Anyways, I switched

to Blue Ice as my daughter and husband won't drink Radiant life's cod

liver oil. I've been taking 2 tsp of Blue Ice everyday for the past

3 months now. I have not started on Vitamin E yet, as I'm still

waiting for my special order from Sun Harvest. My questions are:

1) Would it be better to switch back to Radiant Life with their added

Vitamin E? If so, would it be enough Vitamin E, or would I still have

to supplement.

2) Should I stop taking Blue Ice cod liver oil until I get my Vitamin E?

3) Should I not give my daughter any more cod liver oil, because Blue

Ice doesnt contain any vitamin E? How do I get Vitamin E into my

daughter's diet, so that she is not harmed?

Bee and all moderators! I just want to say Thank You so much for

answering ALL my questions. You all are so wonderful! I don't know

how you all do it with your busy schedules, but youre doing an amazing

service!

Thanks,

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+++I was taking Radiant Life's brand of cod liver oil, which

> contains Vitamin E. If I remember correctly I think it contained

77% RDA per 1/2 tsp and I was taking 2 tsp of that. Anyways, I

switched to Blue Ice as my daughter and husband won't drink Radiant

life's cod liver oil. I've been taking 2 tsp of Blue Ice everyday

for the past 3 months now. I have not started on Vitamin E yet, as

I'm still waiting for my special order from Sun Harvest. My

questions are:

>

> 1) Would it be better to switch back to Radiant Life with their

added Vitamin E? If so, would it be enough Vitamin E, or would I

still have to supplement.

==>Other than cod liver oil, which contains combined nutrients

naturally, supplements should be obtained separately.

>

> 2) Should I stop taking Blue Ice cod liver oil until I get my

Vitamin E?

==>No, do not stop taking what you are now.

>

> 3) Should I not give my daughter any more cod liver oil, because

Blue Ice doesnt contain any vitamin E? How do I get Vitamin E into my

> daughter's diet, so that she is not harmed?

==>Dry type or Clear Base Vitamin E capsules. Depending upon her

size she will need less than adults. I gave vitamin E to my grandson

when he was 9 mos. old and he loved gumming the capsules and he

swallowed them with relish. He'd crawl into my kitchen and put up his

hand (opening and clutching it) saying " vits, vits, vits! "

>

> Bee and all moderators! I just want to say Thank You so much for

> answering ALL my questions. You all are so wonderful! I don't know

> how you all do it with your busy schedules, but youre doing an

amazing service!

==>You are so welcome .

Luv, Bee

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Hi,

I am almost 13 weeks preggers, and I haven't noticed any change in my arthritis.

I've read

that many women have their arthritis go completely into remission for the

duration to their

pregnancy. I have also read that it gets better and better as the pregnancy

progresses, so I'm

just wondering what everyone's experience has been.

For the Mamas on this board: When (at about how many weeks) did you notice that

your

arthritis started to get better? Did it go away completely? When (how long

after you

delivered) did it come back?

Thank you for your help!

Jill

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Hi Jill,

I just had my two girls back to back (18 months apart), so I will

share my experiences with each of them.

With my first I went into remission just shortly after the second

trimester started and stayed pain free for about four months post-

partum. I thought that because I was nursing that maybe it stayed in

remission, but my second proved that theory wrong.

My second daughter is six months old now. Remission took much longer

with her pregnancy. It finally kicked in around the 24th week. I

was having to use some vicodin for pain control after I couldn't use

ibuprofen anymore. I was really discouraged that it wouldn't happen

because I loved how good I felt with my first. From 24 weeks on I

felt great. My current and worst flare I have ever had is currently

happening and started about 4-6 weeks post-partum. I have a champion

nursling that doesn't like the bottle so I am still nursing in pain

and using ibuprofen to take the edge off. I can't wait for her to

wean now that I am ready.

Everyone is different but I sure hope you get to experience some

freedom from PA during most of your pregnancy. Good Luck and keep us

posted on your pregnancy.

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My arthritis did not go away completely. The pain in my sternum and ribs

went away almost completely for a while, my knee and foot/toe joints got a

little better, but my back was still bad. The psoriasis near my scalp and

my elbows went away, but my nails stayed pretty bad, and I still had it on

my scalp. I'd say I noticed improvement about week 12, but nothing went away

completely. Matter of fact, about week 34, I noticed my right index finger

getting stiff each morning (new joint for me to be affected) and the pain in

my sternum returned a bit. I'd say overall, I had a 25-50% reduction in

pain, and maybe a 25% reduction in inflammation.

Good luck to you!

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Hi Eeytcheson, I appologize as I didn't see a first name in the post,

otherwise I would have said it, I was just reading your post on how you

dealt with your girls and their pregnancies. I am not pregnant right now,

but my husband and I would like to have kids someday, but we are concerned

for my health and want to learn all we can about how we tackle pa and a

pregnancy. I noticed that you said you took Vikadin for your pain as the

IBProfen you couldn't take anymore. I'm thinking that you can only take

Tylenol when pg? Am I right? I mean for basic pain releavers? I currently

take Hydrocodone for my pain, and I wasn't sure if that med had an affect on

the baby while in womb. just cuz I'm curious, would you mind sharing what

other meds you take, and ifyou could stay onthem or had to go off of them

during pregnancy? Here is a list of my current meds below for reference and

to compare notes. *smiles*

Effexor XR 1 a day for depression

Loratadine ( Clariton) 1 a day allergies

Naproxon supposed to be 3 a day, but only need 2 anti-inflamatory

Hydrocodone usually 2 in AM and sometimes 2 at bed but its as needed

Sanctura 2 a day for bladder control

Alprazolam 2 a day for anxiety

Ambien 1 at bed for sleeping

Methotrexate 20mg per week for the pa

Some sort of stool softener

Think that is most all of them, I have so many lol. Just wondered if you could

shed some light this way. I suppose its good to do all the research I can on

this.

Thanks in advance,

Carla in NE

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Jill,

My PA was already in remission when I became pregnant with my seventh (and

last!) child. I had not had the PA in the 6 previous pregnancies (well, I

had the P but not the A!). I felt fine for the first 2 trimesters, but the

last trimester was very difficult compared to previous babies. I was just so

exhausted and had a lot more cramping & pain than previous pregnancies. This

could have been due to the fact that my body was just getting " worn out " ,

but looking back I am sure it was an onset of PA symptoms.

I felt like I was going into pre-term labor, with lots of pain in the lower

abdomen. I felt like all the muscles were so " relaxed " that they couldn't

even hold the baby in! But they did, and despite lots of early cramping

starting about the 28th week, I actually had to be induced on my due date! I

simply couldn't go on any longer, so I insisted.

I don't mean to scare you, I hope I haven't. It wasn't anything serious, I

didn't really take any pain relief besides Tylenol. But I think it's

important to realize that if PA flares up during the end of the pregnancy

like mine did, you will feel a lot more sore and perhaps think you're going

into labor when you're not. So you'll just have to watch it carefully. Is it

your first pregnancy or do you have a previous experience to compare it to?

I would say that it began at about week 28 for me, but was in remission the

2/3 of the pregnancy. It did not start to come back until my son was about 1

year old, and was still in partial remission until he was about 2 years old.

I wish you the best, and please feel free to write me offline if you have

any questions about pregnancy in general. I've been there a few times!