The moment you find out you are pregnant changes your life in ways you never expected. You may think about your old ways of life and wonder if you can still participate in some, if not all of your favorite activities. If you are a person who enjoys working out at the gym before work […]
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Once you discover you will be a mom in nine months, your life instantly changes. You go from carefree to mommy mode. All any mom-to-be wants is a healthy baby. With that said, what you take in yourself can have an effect on the little one in your belly. With just a few simple switches,
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Relaxation is actually something that many people must learn. There are several ways to learn how to relax: meditation, guided imagery, even dance and moment classes can all teach relaxation. Relaxation is about learning how to control your mind and body. Some relaxations exercises involve tensing and relaxing of each muscle group in a coordinated
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Don’t sweat your diet too much. Remember the basics like avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and smoking. Don’t worry about trying to eat perfectly, just try to eat clean (non-processed foods). Simply, try to have a variety of different types of whole foods: vegetables, fruits, and fats. Here are a few good ones to add to your
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8 cups coconut water A whole cup of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice Salt to taste, add as much salt as tastes good to you. Sweetner, add some form of sweetner (which ever you like) raw honey, agave, maple syrup. a few drops of liquid trace minerals drops (can be found on amazon). You
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If you read our recent blog post about the pros and cons of disposable diapers, you are probably interested in learning about your other option: Cloth diapers. While some moms feel very strongly about one particular options, others may be unsure which choice is best for them. Read on for assistance making an educated diaper-decision.
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There are many topics to discuss and many decisions to be made when you are thinking about how you will raise your children. Will you breastfeed or formula feed? Will you make your own baby food or buy it from the store? Wil you use cloth diapers or disposable ones? Read on to learn more
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Natural childbirth is an amazing empowering experience that happens everyday. Even here in Northern New Jersey, where C-section rates are skyrocketing, women are birthing with integrity and spirit. With good preparation natural childbirth can be achievable for almost any mom who wants to do it. It’s totally possible! Aligning with a supportive provider is one
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Hmmm…. What to pack to the hospital when having a baby? You actually really don’t NEED anything, but here are some ways to make it more comfortable for you. I advise packing two bags: one for the labor room and a second bag for after the baby arrives and you are on the postpartum unit.
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Strengthening the abdominal muscles after giving birth is so important. It helps prevent and improve lower back pain, helps posture and even can increase circulating blood flow and decrease constipation. For many women, the abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy. This is called diastis recti. About 60% of women get diastis recti in pregnancy and abdominal
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