Prevent Postpartum Depression

You worry whether your baby can tell that you feel so bad, or that you are crying so much, or that you don’t feel the happiness or connection that you thought you would. You may wonder whether your baby would be better off without you.

When you feel such feeling after giving birth, it’s a symptom of Postpartum Depression. If unattended, depression can be lonely, confusing, and even scary if your condition gets worse.

The good news is that it’s very treatable, so you don’t have to feel this way.

1. Eat well and sleep well

2. Take things one at a time

3. Get help from your spouse and relative

4. Keep in touch with other mothers and share you feeling. They would be a good adviser.

5. Supplementing your diet…your body need nutrition that help its to function well, energized and calm. Dietary supplements aimed at preventing postnatal depression include omega‐3 fatty acids, GLA, iron, folate, vitamin B, vitamin D and calcium.

1. Protein – Life Shake and Energizing Soy Protein: Protein in postpartum depression diet plan is important to enable the production and regulation of hormones to a newly mother.  Amino acid in protein can boost mood-lifting chemicals in the brain (primarily norepinephrine and dopamine)

2. Vitalea with iron formulated: Loss of blood in labor and birth results in iron deficiency.   Symptoms of iron deficiency are increase in stress, brain fog, lack of energy, mood swings, and irritability. Our body needs iron mineral to produce serotonin, our brain neurotransmitter which is important to regulate mood, sleep and appetite.  That means replenishing iron is important to prevent postpartum depression.

3. Vitamin C: Vitamin C is great for speed healing from giving birth to a baby and it’s needed for an optimum absorption of iron.

4. Ostematrix: Based on research done by the University of Michigan Depression Center, calcium and vitamin D can help decrease symptoms of postpartum depression. Magnesium also known as the “original chill pill” as it vital role in our body, our brain and therefor our mental health.  It help  improve mood and energy by producing and supporting the brain chemical serotonin.  All these are in our Shaklee Ostematrix that makes it the best source for them.

5. Omega Guard: Based on scientific evidence, its agreed that Omega 3 could help reduce depression.  It has been discovered that women with postpartum depression are very low in DHA.  When a baby in the womb and breastfeeding, they need large amount of DHA for brain development and can leave mothers with a shortage. So replenish DHA supply in the body has shown that there is a drastic reduction in postpartum depression symptoms.

6. Alfalfa: This famous and trusted Alfalfa is rich in fiber, protein, amino acids, chlorophyll, 15 minerals, 10 vitamins, 8 enzymes and phytochemicals.   Newly mother who has low supply of breast milk and crying baby tend to have postpartum depression.  Alfalfa is a galactagogue herbs that increase the milk production and also rich in vitamin K to be pass down to the baby through breast milk.  Deficiency of Vitamin K in babies could lead to bleeding.

For healing of the body

·      Drink 6-8 cups or more of purified water daily to hydrate and flush

·      Decrease or eliminate WHITE FLOUR, WHITE SUGAR, DAIRY- especially during the detox month

Try to avoid

·      Smoking, alcohol, coffee, soda pop, processed juices

·      Any and all hydrogenated, trans fats, deep-fried foods, etc.

·      Processed, instant, chemical-laden, ‘lifeless’ foods

·      Food Sensitivities/ allergies should be investigated and addressed

·      Avoid MSG & artificial sweeteners = neurotoxins

Health habits

·      Lots of fresh, raw fruits and veggies

·      Better to lightly steam veggies

·      50% raw food diet: lots of fresh, raw fruits and veggies (organic when possible) -Wash all raw with Basic-H to take off the chemicals

·      Include fresh juicing

·      Fiber rich diet

·      Stress and relaxation techniques

Supplementation- the basics- Vitalizer, Protein, and Herb-Lax and extremely important is VitalMag & Osteomatrix – to get the deep muscle relaxation for healing of the body!

Goal 8-9 months 

Why supplement before during and after pregnancy?

Many nutrients are essential to a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. So it’s important that pregnant women eat a healthy diet filled with fruits, vegetables, fiber, low fat protein and healthy fats. Because it’s difficult to get all the nutrients necessary from diet alone, many doctors recommend that women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing add high quality supplements to their daily regimen.

Vitalizer® Women

Based on 12 clinical studies, Vitalizer Women is excellent as a prenatal/postnatal multivitamin. Each Vitalizer strip contains optimized micronutrient levels designed especially for women before, during, and after pregnancy, and while nursing.* Vitalizer Women provides a full spectrum of nutritional support:

• Vita-Lea® Advanced Multivitamin, including 800 mcg of folic acid, 200 mcg of iodine, and 18 mg of iron.†

• Caroto-E-Omega, including 500 mg of omega-3 fatty acids with 280 mg EPA and 180 mg DHA o EPA supports the heart and immune system, while DHA plays an important role in the fetal development of the brain, eyes, and central nervous system.*

• B+C Complex for energy and immune support

• Optiflora Probiotic to support healthy digestion

Vita-Lea Iron®

Vital-Lea® Iron is great as a prenatal/postnatal multivitamin.

• Backed by 7 clinical studies

• Contains 800 mcg of folic acid, 200 mcg of iodine, and 18 mg of iron for prenatal/ postnatal support.†

†Because Vitalizer Women and Vita-Lea Iron may be used by all women, additional iron above the recommended Daily Value of 18 mg was not added to these products since many women may be iron sensitive. For those women who may be iron deficient, they should consider taking Shaklee Iron Plus C supplement for additional, enhanced absorption iron for their prenatal/postnatal needs.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.