Add fiber-rich foods like berries, leafy greens, beans, and whole grains, and drink plenty of water throughout the day [to manage constipation], says Nash, RD
Your primary care or obstetric provider can recommend alternatives tailored to your health history and nursing duration
Ongoing exposure: When GLP-1s were used during late pregnancy or breastfeeding, reduced weight gain and slower growth were consistently observed in offspring
One of the most common side effects of Ozempic is diarrhea and vomiting, which can potentially cause dehydration and eventually lead to headaches
The medication is typically initiated at 0.25 mg once weekly for four weeks (a non-therapeutic dose intended to improve gastrointestinal tolerability), then increased to 0.5 mg weekly
Some users experience anxiety, irritability, and mood changes that worsen over the treatment period