Refined grains go through a milling process that removes the bran and the germ, which eliminates most nutrients. Examples of whole grains include: 1  Whole wheat and whole wheat berries, whole wheat bulgur, whole wheat couscous, and spelt. 2  Brown rice. 3  Corn, whole cornmeal, polenta, and popcorn. 4  Oat groats, steel-cut oats, rolled oats. 5  Whole rye.
Thereâs no hard rule as to when your period will return post-baby â it can vary from woman to woman, and pregnancy to pregnancy. Here are some general guidelines. Women who bottle-feed can see their menstrual cycle return within six weeks of birth â and most will have menses back by ten to twelve weeks.
Quick Answer. The American Pregnancy Association says that pregnancy levels of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) return to normal about four to six weeks after pregnancy ends. The hCG levels peak in the eighth to eleventh weeks of pregnancy, and then begin to decline. Continue Reading.