Non-medical baby-moving techniques

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At 09:00 PM 9/20/98 -0500, Marcia wrote: >I'm taking the capsules. It looks like grass ground up into small bits
>inside. Smells like it too.

Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the proper dosage for the capsules. I always recommend tincture form, as it is more effective. I would recommend that you talk to an herbalist about the best dosage of capsule. There isn't really much concern about overdose with Blessed Thistle, or negative side effects, but just to be on the safest side...

>I believe that at least some of the problem is that I am not eating or
>drinking enough. I drink lots of water at work, but it just seems to
>make me have to go to the bathroom more often. I'm also carrying around
>5-10 lbs. more than my pre-pregnancy weight, but anytime I try to cut
>down on food, that effects my supply also. Yesterday, I was out
>shopping and I didn't feel hungry, but forced myself to eat something
>relatively nutritious.

Not eating and drinking enough can DEFINITELY influence your milk supply. Don't worry about the extra weight right now. Your body NEEDS that to keep your milk supply up. Forcing yourself to eat and drink may be what you have to do if you want to keep your supply up. If you continue to have problems, I would suggest going to bed with your baby for 24 hours, even having someone else bring you food and drink. It can work wonders for a diminished supply, and is often recommended by lactations consultants and midwives. No scientific studies, though :)

> I just wanted to
>make sure that it would not poison the baby or negate my birth
>control.

Nope, it won't do either of those things :)

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