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Seeking remedy to help depression while pregnantPosted By Fran_david (New York, Albany) on 06/01/2015
Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 06/01/2015
Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 06/01/2015
My first thought was the same as Mmsg - magnesium.
Just yesterday I was realizing that things were stressing me more than they ought. I took some Natural Calm (a double dose for me! ) and it did seem to calm me down. I usually take Natural Calm (a magnesium supplement) at night.
Shonda Parker, author of The Naturally Healthy Pregnancy, recommends 500-1000mg of magnesium per day for pregnant moms. My favorite way to take it is Natural Calm. Do start small and work up to more if needed. It can cause diarrhea if you take more than you need (your body's way to get rid of the excess.)
A tablespoon a day of Blackstrap Molasses is also like a natural vitamin, but much better. My midwife would recommend it in pregnancy. It has magnesium. If your body needs magnesium, this would likely not be enough, but I mention it as an inexpensive way for a pregnant mama to get some super-nutrition.
I hope you feel much more relaxed, too.
~Mama to Many~
Replied by Myway (De, Usa) on 06/01/2015
What's wonderful about magnesium oil - it's very inexpensive. You can get it at the "Vitamin Shoppe" or "GNC" up where you live or on Amazon.
We wish you all the blessings!
MyWay :D
Replied by Charity (Faithville, Us) on 06/02/2015