Category Archives: Moms-To-Be

Cure For Yeast Infection During Pregnancy

Yeast infection or Candida leads to the release of toxins in the bloodstream that can affect digestive, nervous, respiratory, endocrinal, urinary and reproductive organs in the body. High-sugar diets, smoking, food allergies and intolerances, diabetes and pregnancy are considered to … Continue reading

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If you are pregnant you must take Omega 3

That is if you really want to give your new baby the best possible start in life. Yet another study has established that if a mother takes Omega 3 during the latter part of her pregnancy her infant will have … Continue reading

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Treat Pregnancy Woes With Reflexology

Did you know that only ten sessions of reflexology could actually help get you in and out of labor much faster? There are many natural approaches to combating one of the most common pregnancy complaints, morning sickness. Most people have … Continue reading

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Aromatherapy in Labor and Delivery

by Francesca Black The time has come. After nine months of anticipation you are standing at the door, suitcase at the ready, stopwatch in hand. You’ve timed the contractions at every two to five minutes on the dot, and as … Continue reading

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Another Benefit from Omega 3 DHA during Pregnancy…

by Warren Matthews of Xtend-Life Natural Supplements “Increased intake of the omega-3 DHA during pregnancy could produce improved motor function in the offspring in later life, suggests a new study from the Netherlands.” This is the opening statement in a … Continue reading

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Edema and Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

Swollen legs and feet, common in pregnancy and caused by the build-up of fluid, can be eased with a gentle massage of the following blend. Pour the oil essences into a 30-ml bottle, and add organic vegetable oil to fill. … Continue reading

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Aromatherapy, Reflexology for Pregnancy

Swollen Ankles and Feet * In a large basin of lukewarm to coolish water, add 1/2 a cup of Epsom salts, pre-mixed with 2 drops each of lavender and roman chamomile essential oils. * Soak for 15-20 minutes, then dry … Continue reading

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Babies respond to mum’s flu jab

Fetal immune system not so naive after all. When a pregnant mother receives her recommended flu vaccine, she’s not the only one whose immune system gears up to battle the virus. Her fetus can also mount an immune response against … Continue reading

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Depression medications and pregnancy – Striking a balance

Given that carrying a baby is an extremely critical task, a pregnant woman is always wary of what she eats. This is specifically so because what she ingests has a direct impact on the child’s overall health. Irrespective of whether … Continue reading

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Natural remedies for postpartum depression

A woman’s body undergoes a lot of changes during pregnancy and child birth. Hormonal changes, physical stress of birth and lack of sleep coupled with the added responsibility of parenting, predispose the new mother to mental disorders like depression. Extreme … Continue reading

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