Pregnancy

Preparing for the New Baby: How a Large Family Gets Ready

January 24, 2012

By Contributing Writer, Brandy Ferguson
As a homeschooling mom of seven, and now getting ready to meet our eighth son in a matter of days, I've never been busier in my life!
With so much on my to-do list added to my already full schedule, I admit to having moments of brief panic in which I think [...]

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Using Herbal Powders to Supplement a Healthy Diet: An Alternative to the Daily Multivitamin

December 13, 2011

Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer
The foods we consume and the lifestyle we live form the foundation of our health. The nutrients in the foods we eat are the building blocks for all of the biological activity within the various systems of our bodies. Disease occurs when our bodies lack the nutrients necessary to perform these [...]

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Treating Depression During Pregnancy, Naturally

October 21, 2011

This post is the follow up to last month's post on Stacey's experience with Depression in Pregnancy. The first post was intended to bring awareness to the issue and offer hope and encouragement, and this second post takes a closer look at some of the natural and wholistic methods of treating depression while pregnancy. There [...]

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Depression During Pregnancy: My Experience

September 16, 2011

This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any symptoms.  If you feel this is something you are dealing with, it’s very important that you talk to your doctor or midwife about it as soon as possible.
Typically when women find out they are pregnant, there is excitement and anticipation for their [...]

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Embryo Adoption: A Unique Option to Give a Child Life

September 6, 2011

Guest Post Written by Erin Odom
Although Tiffany and Micah Childs have two biological children, the couple has always felt led to adopt. But the costs and steps necessary to go through an adoption agency were overwhelming.
"Lord, if this is for us, you need to make this simple," Tiffany prayed.
And God answered in a way the [...]

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Herbs I Have and What I Do With Them

August 18, 2011

Herbs fascinate me.
These timeless plants have been used by various healers over thousands of years in order to treat symptoms, ease discomfort, improve mood or mental function, fight infection, and so much more. It seems to me that many Christians steer away from herbalism, using conventional medicine instead.
I have come to appreciate herbs, though, as [...]

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Surviving Early Pregnancy With a Houseful of Littles

August 11, 2011

I remember when I was pregnant with my first. I was working full time as an ESL teacher, but during my time off? I could put my feet up, take a nap when I was tired, make whatever food I was craving (or not make food at all if my stomach was off), go for [...]

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The Benefits of Taking Your Cod Liver Oil

April 18, 2011

I know. Cod liver oil. Yuck. Half of you just made a face as you read the title of this post. Bear with me, okay?
In the midst of a month exploring traditional foods, I couldn't hardly not cover this most important elixir, considered both a food and a supplement. If I could recommend only one [...]

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GAPS Diet While Pregnant

February 7, 2011

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking a lot about adrenal fatigue here, and one of the potential remedies Stephanie has mentioned is the GAPS diet.  Please go back and read her post on preparing for the GAPS diet to learn more about it, if you haven’t seen it [...]

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Healthy Pregnancy Super Foods eBook: Want to Win a Copy?

February 2, 2011

Am I the only one who has begun a pregnancy with a super-nutritious daily checklist of foods to eat posted on my fridge? 2 servings of orange fruits or veggies, 2 servings of green veggies, 4 servings of dairy, 100 grams of protein.
It was with the very best intentions that I made just such a [...]

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