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Prescription drugs to increase lactation may raise milk supply in select cases, but they should only be used after careful medical review.

Some prescription sleep aids and medicines can increase REM sleep in specific disorders, but they carry risks and need close medical guidance.

Some prescription and over-the-counter drugs that increase deep sleep can deepen slow-wave sleep, but they bring side effects and long-term risks.

Some commonly prescribed drugs that can cause weight gain include certain antidepressants, antipsychotics, steroids, insulin, and beta blockers.

Night drooling is usually harmless, but heavy nighttime drool can hint at blocked airways, reflux, or other health issues that need attention.

The best drinks to help with sleep are light, low-sugar options such as warm milk, chamomile tea, and tart cherry juice taken 1–2 hours before bed.

Most healthy pregnancies can include electrolyte drinks in moderation when you watch sugar, caffeine, and sodium and follow your provider’s advice.

Drinking and pumping rules center on timing your drink about 2 hours before nursing or pumping and keeping alcohol to one drink a day.

For drinks for infants, rely on breast milk or iron-fortified formula, add small sips of water from 6 months, and avoid juice, sodas, and sweet teas.

You can combine an occasional drink with pumping breast milk by timing sessions around alcohol, usually waiting about 2 hours per standard drink.