Aromatherapy for Pregnancy and Labor

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Pregnancy has always been a time when I have been so thankful for my knowledge of essential oils and aromatherapy. I am not one of those women who carry pregnancy beautifully. I gain tons of weight, have [...]

Acupressure for Morning Sickness

Acupressure Remedy Gains Followers Fighting Morning Sickness
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Morning sickness, which can be debilitating at times, is drawing more attention and greater concern from pregnant women looking for safe and effective remedies.
New York, NY (PRWEB) — From Angelina Jolie to Jane Doe, women around the world have suffered the debilitating effects of morning sickness during pregnancy, [...]

Four Steps to Organic Motherhood

The following excerpt was taken from The Daily Green on May 12, 2007
“For many parents, pregnancy and childbirth are an awakening to the organic world. Suddenly, vague or distant-seeming concerns about health and the environment become focused on the new baby in the home. Studies have shown repeatedly that contaminants in the blood can pass [...]

Morning Sickness So Bad Mom Had Abortion

Unaware of options, a mother with debilitating morning sickness had an abortion. Ashli Mcall described her pregnancy as “torture, isolating, & alienating”. She went on to describe vomiting six times a day, hallucinating and losing 14% of her total body weight.
She was suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum which afflicts approximately 5 out of 1000 pregnancies. [...]

Pregnancy – How Much Weight Should I Gain?

Author: Kat Beechum
“Congratulations! You are pregnant!” That is probably one of best lines you will ever hear from your doctor!
There are so many things to think about when you are pregnant and one of the questions I hear often is “How much weight should I gain? What is a safe weight gain?” It can be [...]

Video: Gaiam Prenatal Yoga Preview

This short video clip shows the basic prenatal yoga positions including stretches, pelvic floor exercises (Kegels), strength building poses, standing poses and sitting poses.
This is an excerpt from Gaiam’s prenatal yoga DVD. You can follow along with these poses and if you decide you enjoy the poses you can sign up for a local [...]

Study Shows Phthalate Exposure in Womb Leads to Less Masculine Play

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According to an article at WebMD.com, a recent study found that higher concentrations of phthalates during pregnancy leads to less masculine play in little boys.  According to the article:
“Nov. 16, 2009 — Mothers exposed to high levels of chemicals known as phthalates during pregnancy may have boys who are less likely to play with trucks [...]

Are You Pregnant, Fashionable & Looking Good?

Author: Julian Hall
If you’re apprehensive about your pregnancy transformation, remember the changes are happening for a good reason: You are creating a new human being! Bearing that in mind, here are a few pointers to help you revel in your nine-month metamorphosis while not totally losing sight of your non-pregnant self.
Don’t neglect your skin
Pregnancy hormones [...]

Typical Female Diet Deficient in Nutrient Linked to Infant Brain Developmnent

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ST LOUIS, MO — (MARKET WIRE) — A study by researchers from three of America’s top universities suggests U.S. women aren’t getting adequate amounts of a nutrient thought to promote normal fetal brain development.
Sponsored by the National Institute of Health, researchers found the average American consumes just 314 milligrams [...]

Acupuncture Can Help Relieve Pelvic Girdle Pain In Pregnant Women

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Nidhi Sharma – AHN Staff Writer
Washington D.C. (AHN) – Acupuncture is effective at relieving back and pelvic muscle pain during pregnancy, a common complaint among pregnant women as they enter into the final trimesters. A study has found that one in three pregnant women suffer severe back and pelvic pain as the pregnancy progresses.
This [...]