Hi, This is my first new post thread, I'm sorry if I don't get all the forum lingo correct.
Within the last 4 months I have had a strange collection of symptoms pop up. Dizziness, blacking out, blood pressure highs and lows, hair loss, weakness, it goes on and on. After some blood tests my doctor told me I am hypoglycemic. I am nursing my ds who is 15 months, and still loving every moment of it. My concerns (and my doctor's) are about how much of the nutrients I am taking in go to me and what goes into my breastmilk.
I am eating every 2 to 3 hours, small and mostly healthy meals, I drink a lot of water, but it might not be enough.
My doctor would like me to see a lactation consultant who specializes in mother nutrition. Does that exist? I would love to find someone who can help me make the most out of my meals and tell me how much water I really need. In the midst of all this I am starting to get very week and in the past week I have passed out twice and fallen twice, most recently down a flight of stairs this morning. Mumma can't be doing this! I am alone with ds 12 hours a day and I need to be healthy for both of us.
Any suggestions or recommendations would be lovely! Thanks so much!
Within the last 4 months I have had a strange collection of symptoms pop up. Dizziness, blacking out, blood pressure highs and lows, hair loss, weakness, it goes on and on. After some blood tests my doctor told me I am hypoglycemic. I am nursing my ds who is 15 months, and still loving every moment of it. My concerns (and my doctor's) are about how much of the nutrients I am taking in go to me and what goes into my breastmilk.
I am eating every 2 to 3 hours, small and mostly healthy meals, I drink a lot of water, but it might not be enough.
My doctor would like me to see a lactation consultant who specializes in mother nutrition. Does that exist? I would love to find someone who can help me make the most out of my meals and tell me how much water I really need. In the midst of all this I am starting to get very week and in the past week I have passed out twice and fallen twice, most recently down a flight of stairs this morning. Mumma can't be doing this! I am alone with ds 12 hours a day and I need to be healthy for both of us.
Any suggestions or recommendations would be lovely! Thanks so much!
