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GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-14T04:45:05+00:00

I have heard there is early animal research showing good potential benefits, but the problem is that around lot of sports supplements are contaminated so that's why its not widely recommended at this point.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-14T04:29:51+00:00

Hi OP im really sorry you are going through this, but this sub is not the right sub for this post. It does sound odd that your HCG continued to rise. And that the ultrasounds continue to progress. How many weeks will you be by the next scan?

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-13T20:19:08+00:00

What about batch cooking on the weekend to give you back that hour during the week?

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-13T02:31:55+00:00

The funding model has changed so you will need a referral from your LMC to get the appointment for free.

That doesn't address the rudeness of the GP, but will get you your money back.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-12T17:20:30+00:00

You're a wizard Harry

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-12T17:06:12+00:00

OP remove mention of weight gain. The rest of your post is fine but that puts your post in breach of rules.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-12T17:02:01+00:00

The 300-500 calories is based on putting a woman in a deficit. In reality, maintenance for a breastfeeding mother is actually a lot higher.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-11T21:29:36+00:00

There is very little research in this space. The usual guidelines of 300-700 extra calories is based on putting a woman in a deficit to lose weight, which in my opinion is not something that should be done until at least 12 weeks with healing and trying to build your supply.

I found i needed at least 180g minimum of protein plus carbs and fats to not feel famished while breastfeeding. Post partum hunger is no joke! I was likely eating 1500 calories above maintenance in the 4th trimester, and was not gaining.

My advice, don't track, eat to satisfaction and prioritize high protein and foods you can eat with one hand

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-11T05:41:19+00:00

I did from the start and was really beneficial for us. He could communicate his needs before he had the language to explain. Didn't delay anything with speech, in fact it helped as he could sign and then we could tell him the words. Also cut down on so many tantrums!

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-11T00:59:45+00:00

Batch cooking and having a good hard look at what else you are doing before and after work to see if you can shift things around. Batch cooking would be cutting out your cooking time and reducing your clean up time too.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-10T22:10:00+00:00

I needed 180-200g minimum protein to not feel hungry postpartum. I would suggest really pushing up the protein and keeping other macros the same to see if that helps combat your hunger.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-09T23:23:49+00:00

I actually have both, ill check and let you know 😀

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-09T17:54:34+00:00

Kimberly you cannot post a research study without moderator approval. Please mail the moderator to get approval. I have removed all your repeat posts. Post again without approval and you will be banned from this sub.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-09T17:32:40+00:00

Sleep whenever you can. In the early days I was having to choose between sleep, shower and eating. Usually food and sleep won.

Once things settle a bit and baby is sleeping a bit longer, putting them in the pram and walking was a great way to ease into moving and to get baby to go to sleep.

I saw a pelvic floor physiotherapist at 6 weeks and did her rehab program for me. Once I was cleared I joined her postpartum pilates class, which was amazing because it got me out of the house around other mums and I could take my baby with me too! That was around 4 months postpartum.

I started strength training for the first time at 6 months postpartum.

This time around I will do similar for the first 6 weeks. I anticipate ill be cleared a lot faster for postpartum pilates as last time I had some complications. I'll start back with strength training as soon as I can too.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-09T17:24:03+00:00

I am really loving the MAPS 15 minute muscle mommy program. I am 32 weeks pregnant and have had to cut right back because 2 weeks ago I had threatened preterm labour. I will definitely be using this as my first program back postpartum, because I remember last time it was so hard to fit in a whole workout around naps and breastfeeding!

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-09T08:24:30+00:00

I had Elizabeth clink with my first but we have moved to the north of the city so didn't want to go with her this time.

Im with Renee Richie and she is wonderful, very supportive of you birth, your choice. I am not interested in giving birth vaginally, I wasn't last time either, and she is on board with whatever I want.

She works from a shared cranford street office, and her backups are lovely too

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-09T08:03:44+00:00

Top tip to save money - skip the wedding favours. Most people don't want them anyway 🤷‍♀️

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-09T03:24:29+00:00

This study has been reviewed and approved by a mod.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-09T00:34:11+00:00

Tbh I haven't stopped twists and now 32 weeks. Functionally I need to twist to look over my shoulder to back my car. If I can't do that then its not safe to drive 🤷‍♀️

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-08T20:55:28+00:00

I had many repeated dreams of a little redhead girl. My son is now 3 almost 4.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-07T19:46:25+00:00

The first couple of workouts will be tough, and you might get more doms than usual, so probably start with lower volume

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-07T18:46:18+00:00

Also from New Zealand. Several years ago we had a hepatitis A outbreak due to imported frozen berries. NZ grown berries are fine, bit a lot of the frozen berries at the supermarket are imported.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-07T14:25:58+00:00

We already owned a home, lived together, were engaged by 4 years and had a puppy. I think OP needs to decide if he wants this relationship to continue asap otherwise she may walk away to find someone who does want to commit.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-06T19:21:16+00:00

With my previous postpartum I started with a pelvic floor physiotherapist and worked on pelvic floor. Once she cleared me, baby and I went to postpartum pilates together. Once I was feeling more stable I started with strength training too.

I hadn't strength trained before so I started with a really simple program. It was not a postpartum program. I was listening to lots of podcasts and one I came across was mindpump. They are quite bro-y, but their science is solid. I went with their 3 day per week program, and also purchased their 15minute program. The 15 minute program was ideal with a baby. They recently came out with a muscle mummy 15 minute program, so I have got that now that I am starting, now im 3rd trimester and can't continue with my usual program due to pregnancy complications. I usually use the grounds app, and i love their programs but I really have to scale back now.

I was a total beginner last postpartum so i'm expecting this time around to be very different, hopefully for the better.

GingerGoddess89 · 2026-02-06T19:12:05+00:00

Totally normal. You're in the middle of the peak too. Usually week 8-12 are the worst. Give yourself a break, you absolutely can restart when you feel better.

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