Hey Everyone,
I was just about ready to start my NBE program and have just recently discovered I'm pregnant, probably around 7wks.. Ultrasound this week.
Just curious if anyone has research or information how to safely increase glandular tissue while pregnant. I have reason to believe I may have glandular insufficiency and looking at the risks of going metformin or glucophage route.
Any have informing regarding traditional medicines or diets that help address glandular development while pregnant?
I'm breast tender and significantly more firm but no real growth as of yet.
I'd definitely stay away from anything hormone altering if at all possible while pregnant (If I ever see that become a possibility, c'mon medical science!)
Remember. Your blood becomes part of your babies nourishment. And directly influences how that baby develops. A LOT of the DSD's we have today are due to imbalanced hormones during pregnancy due to diet and/or environment.
They're linking a lot else to bad stuff being passed to babies in utero besides.
Yeah, it doesn't really seem worth it considering your breasts will likely swell anyways from the pregnancy.
Congratulations!
I fully agree, just curious if anyone has studies or traditional methods to read up on.
I'm sticking to massage, hypnosis and potential breast hanging.
Curious if noggling would be beneficial as well.
Alfalfa. Nourishes the pituitary and has an effect on helping with lactation if there is a need. Juicing is good for the gland system. Just stay away from crucerferous veggies. parsely is great for the adrenals. Ginger is warming to the womb in case you are cold or have nausea. Congrats on the new awaited being in your belly.
Thank you Tibetan113.
The alfalfa I was planning as part of my nbe program. Do you know of anyone or read any where studies of alfalfa use "during" pregnancy, most of what I had read was supplementing post.
I am general always on the cool side and moreso now. Your ginger suggestion I might try out in my morning smoothies.
I was also considering green papaya for the digestive enzymes and potential nbe effect that could aid in lactation post birth along with chicken feet soup but the cholesterol makes me anxious about getting gestational diabetes.
Alfalfa has phytoestrogenic properties, I'd stay away from it during. The others should be good.
(08-05-2013, 11:37 AM)AbiDrew85 Wrote: [ -> ]Alfalfa has phytoestrogenic properties, I'd stay away from it during. The others should be good.
Actually, alfalfa leaf is considered a highly nutritious whole food. She can do a Low dose and up it later in her pregnancy and be just fine. Its really good for ghe baby's development but she would have to figure out that for herself by doing research.
Its danger level is like phytos in the fruits and veggies. Apples and berries are pretty safe during pregnancy. Also, raspberry leaf for some women is also helpful during pregnancy. You just have to be careful is all, like anything else and make sure its what your body needs.
Having been told by Dr's that I may have had PCOS for a very long time, many PCOS pregnant women use alfalfa leaf apparently to help with glandular help and assistance with lactation. Some stop 2 weeks before their due dates others all the way through.
I think I'll probably start on 2g and work up to 5g by end of my 2nd trimester. Probably add extra virgin coconut oil to my daily routine as well as green papaya to help with digestion and hopefully glandular growth.
Lol! I was going to suggest start with 2gms. I personally take 3 to 6 GMs a day. I think it helps recover from fatigue in the am. Good luck with it for Pcos and pregnancy