Brief Answer:
Breastfeeding and Medicines

Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern.

A. MEDICATION HISTORY

1. since she is taking nexpro [esomeprazole magnesium] which is regarded as safe in pregnancy but having side effect as muscle spasms, abdominal pain and blood in stools.
PS. if she experience any of the above symptoms kindly consult your physician to exclude the same.

2. if your baby was born after 9 months [in plain language] one need not to worry, since problem arises if baby is born premature.

3. If she is planning for oral contraceptives along with breast feeding, make sure to choose progesterone only pill.

B. LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

1. make sure at this age he/she is getting adequate mother's milk (breast feeding) which will provide natural immunity to her.
2. For Acidity:
. Fresh Mint Juice
. Banana,cucumber,water melon [natural antacids]
. glass of warm water [early morning]
. coconut water 3-4 times a day
. bowl of fresh yogurt [best]
. suck 10 gm jaggery everyday [after meals] in constant acidity

Avoid: chickpea flour, black/horse gram potato,brinjal,spies,tea/coffee,junk food, sleeping on floor,white sesame seeds,salt,fried/sour food

Take: green gram,white gourd melon,green vegetables,cold water,old brown rice,honey,pomegranate,amla,milk.

3. For Constipation
. Avoid: newly harvested rice, black gram,BANANA, spies,fast food, late nights, lack of physical exercise.
PS. since banana is used to relieve acidity but also causes constipation, so she will be the better judge.

Take: papaya,carrots,cucumber,bottle gourd,plenty of water/fluids, XXXXXXX black grapes, water melon,raisins,dates,orange,pears,guava.

. purgation with olive oil is free of side effects
. early morning:
eat 10 cashew nut + 4 raisins

Do revert back with your clarifications

Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant & Physician
Naimittika

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Brief Answer:
Psychosomatic Treatment

Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for reverting back.

1. Make sure that she breast feed the baby in sitting/upright position, since feeding while lying to one side can cause stomach acid to come up through the esophageal sphincter.

2. Bending forward or lying immediately after meals can have the same effect.

3. Avoid Stress/ Worry which are mental causes of acid production.

4. There isn't any magic remedy which will provide/give instant relief thus life style changes are important, i.e.:

. avoid food/drink known to worsen acidity.
. light exercises like walking is good
. she can go with yoga exercises or aromatherapy to alleviate stress/anxiety.
. Have regular meals. Avoid period of starvation - take small snacks in between
. Take regular sleep and adequate rest - avoid mental tensions.

. Drink 4 spoons of aegle marmelos leaves juice for 14 days.
. give tablet Mentat: 2 tablet at bed time.

Dr. Munish
Naimittika

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