Got a prescription and concerned about its safety? You’re not alone. Millions of women will be prescribed some kind of drug while pregnant or breastfeeding. But how can you know if it is safe? I found a site that gives a lickity-split letter grade, from A (safest) to X (do not take), to thousands of prescription drugs. Just enter the trade name or generic name, and in a click, you’ll learn the potential risk according to the FDA. You are also given the risk of the drug on the fetus, if used during pregnancy; and its effect on breast milk, if taken during lactation. For example, a common antibiotic prescribed for urinary tract infections is Macrobid. It gets a B, which is the best grade I’ve seen for preggers or breastfeeders. I highly suggest bookmarking the site on your computer for easy access if you need it in the future. It’s www.SafeFetus.com.

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Women across the nation scowl at svelte Hollywood celebrities who have just birthed their glitzy little bundles and wonder, “Seriously! How did she get that body so soon?” Well, trainers are great, but so is the knowledge you’ll get right here at No Fear Birth. We’re from LA, too, so what do you expect?

Step 1 – Get your granny on. What? That’s right. Get a big ol’ girdle and wear it with pride. It’s called “shapewear” now. But whatever it’s called, I call it the great re-shaper. My mom recommended it to me (that was the big secret back in the day) and I can fully attest to its greatness. It pulls all our stuff in and reminds it where it belongs. I wore mine for the first three or four months. Get one that’s made especially for post preggers. Mine was a genuine granny panty made with comfortable yet strong fabric. Your friends will glare at you with loving disdain. And you can just smile and say simply, “Thanks!”

Step 2 – Breastfeed. You know it was coming. Yes, breastfeeding releases oxytocin in your body that causes your uterus to contact back to its original size and place. And it burns a lot of calories to boot.

Step 3 – Eat healthily and drink plenty of water. Yes, you do need more calories if you’re breastfeeding but they shouldn’t come from saturated fats or sugars. Even if you’re not breastfeeding, you should avoid these. And do not eat high fructose corn syrup or trans fat (hydrogenated oils). Some people think they need to consume more fat or drink…

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