It is critical that pregnant women focus on health and nutrition. Eat nutrient-dense, not calorie-dense foods (example sweet potato vs. fries). Concentrate on eating a variety of foods in moderation. You are in complete control over the nutrients that your developing baby is getting, and by making the right health and nutritional decisions your baby
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Nutrition during pregnancy is serious business. What you eat plays a vital role in determining the health of that little one you are so anxiously awaiting. Contrary to common belief, it isn’t how much you eat that’s so important (in fact, a pregnant mom needs to increase her calorie intake only by 300 calories a [...]
From the 34th week of pregnancy and onward, your own postural awareness and habits can potentially encourage your baby to lie with his or her back to your left front/side (occipital anterior) so that the baby’s head engages in the pelvic brim in this position. This will increase the potential for a normal and straightforward birth. A
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Breathe and enjoy the blessings of a new life soon to be! Meditation doesn’t have to be a long, involved process. It’s simply the art of slowing down, sitting quietly and focusing on your breathing for a few moments each day. It allows you to stay connected to your body and mind and lets you
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This essential vitamin helps with bone and tooth development of the baby. Not into supplementing? Then, aim for milk fortified with vitamin D and take a couple walks a week to let the sun shine in. According to the Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-d-pregnancy/MY00511) , it appears vitamin D contributes to improving pregnancy outcomes, such as decreasing
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Ok…breathe before you read this blog post. That’s right, big breath in and then out….and please try not to hold your breath as I talk about the thousands of toxins that are around you daily…there is a plus…many of them are not as life threatening to your baby as you might think! Now please…keep breathing!!!
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In an effort to be more Green and kind to Mother Earth, I’m always searching for great all natural cleaners. Our house is on well and septic, so since moving here, we’ve renewed our efforts on efficiency and helping the environment. This weekend, I set about cleaning an old mug I’d rescued from my mother’s [...]
