PCOS Breastfeeding Challenges (and Solutions)
For any new mum, nursing a baby can be a daunting prospect. Breastfeeding with PCOS, however, can present even more challenges, questions, and concerns. Thankfully, many of these potential hurdles are overcome with simple solutions. Studies estimate that around 70% of women with PCOS are insulin resistant. This means their bodies need to work harder to control their blood sugar levels, and at…
Poor PCOS Diet: 5 Foods To Avoid If You Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), is a hormonal disorder affecting women who are in their reproductive years. Common symptoms of PCOS include disruption of menstrual cycle including infrequent or prolonged periods and excessive presence of male hormones. Fertility issues may arise as the ovaries develop fluid filled follicles with failure to release an egg. Other symptoms include hormonal acne breakouts, facial…
The shocking truth about PCOS weight loss diet and exercise
If you’re like many women with this syndrome, PCOS weight loss diet and exercise questions are constant companions in your life… What should you eat? Should you indefinitely remain on Keto or Paleo or 5-2 or some other trending diet? What kind of exercise is best? How much? How often? While I have opinions on these topics, there is an…
