Pregnant mothers and their children are especially sensitive to hormones. Human studies have not been done on the effect of flax and pregnancy, however animal studies have been completed. High estrogen levels are needed by the mother to prepare the uterus for the growing fetus, on the other hand, too much estrogen given to pregnant animals can reduce litter size and the birth weight of the offspring.

Advice abounds on the issue of food in pregnancy, basic science simply recommends a well balanced diet. The most important dietary advice in pregnancy is to avoid food borne illnesses and toxins. See similar questions...

Health experts recommend an intake of 2 to 4 tablespoons per day. Please note, however, that flaxseed is high in fiber—you should generally start with about 1/2 to 1 tsp per day, and gradually add more until you reach the recommended amount. Give yourself about a month to get to the recommended amount per day. When adding fiber to one's diet, it is important to drink an adequate amount of fluid—about eight glasses of water per day. See similar questions...

Learn about the benefits of flaxseed and how to make the most of your diet with healthy flaxseed recipes. You can always mix whole or milled seeds into your favorite bread dough, but how about mixing it into burgers, meatloaf, and fish or vegetable patties as a tasty change. See similar questions...

There are a few companies that offer organically grown flax, labeling the seeds and oils with an "organic" symbol. The "organic" symbol is a mark which is earned when companies have kept chemicals away from the crop at all times. You can expect to pay a premium for organic flax. Any flax that you buy from a reputable retailer is perfectly safe to eat, organic or not. See similar questions...

Our Flax Seed packaging/shipping facility is inspected and approved by the North Dakota State Health Department. Our Mission: To provide the best quality Flax Seed at a reasonable price & give our customers prompt courteous service. See similar questions...

Surprisingly, no. Anatolians tend to be "easy keepers", and an adult Anatolian will eat between 40 to 60 pounds of premium quality dog chow a month. As a puppy, an Anatolian should be fed a premium puppy food for the first year. Some breeders will use puppy food for the first 18 months, and then switch to a good adult food. See similar questions...

Doctors recommend that pregnant women increase their calcium intake by 600mg. Be sure to take a supplement of elemental calcium, and consume it at the end of a light meal so that it absorbs better into the body. See similar questions...

Fats provide your body with energy. Additionally many vitamins such as A, D, E and K as well as calcium are fat soluble. Linoleic acid, an essential fat, is not produced by the body, but is necessary for the development and maintenance of body tissues. See similar questions...

Foods labeled non fat or fat free are safe to eat during pregnancy. These foods contain a protein substitute called Simplesse. See similar questions...

Becoming pregnant can be easier as you lose weight. Your menstrual cycle may become more regular. If you need to eat more while you are pregnant, the band can be loosened. After pregnancy, the band may be made tighter again and you can resume losing weight. See similar questions...

For most women gestational diabetes disappears immediately after delivery. However, you should have your blood sugars checked after your baby is born to make sure your levels have returned to normal. Women who had gestational diabetes during one pregnancy are at greater risk of developing it in a subsequent pregnancy. It is important that you have appropriate screening tests for gestational diabetes during future pregnancies as early as the first trimester. See similar questions...