Some researchers and clinicians advocate for splitting the semaglutide dose across two injections per week instead of one
The best time to start a GLP-1 postpartum will vary from person to person, but in general, it will be after milk production has stopped completely and your provider has determined that your nutrition and hydration are stable
Contact your healthcare provider if you experience unusual or severe gastrointestinal symptoms beyond the typical side effects associated with semaglutide

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However, formal head-to-head trials are needed to confirm these observations