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i miss you and although plans to continue the blog are still on the side plate of the ol’brainio, currently she is active on twitter, milliesays follow me there.

one tidbit: once the baby is born, it is extemely important to keep nutrition levels high, sky higher than they’ve ever been in order to protect nervous system (post partum depression, insomnia), and endocrine system (hair loss, sluggish adrenals, low thyroid function).   particularly it is extremely important to replenish iron stores in a big way.  a favorite post partum tonic are nettle and alfalfa, and made by several companies, but also bone marrow soups, liver, and a daily tablespoon of blackstrap molasses are all a good idea to keep stores up.  iron also comes in capsules, bound to citrate and chelate, which will constipate less than the ferrous gluconate.  when iron is taken with vitamin C it is better absorbed, as long as it is taken regularly will work, dessicated liver is also an option.  with any luck, keeping iron and B12 levels and the full compliment of nutrition post partum will protect the adrenals and thyroid against stress, especially during the intense times of 3am feedings, lack of sleep, physical recovery.

xox dr millie lytle nd