Pregnancy

Treating Depression Naturally: Supplements, Herbs and Foods for Feeling Better

January 10, 2011

Dealing with depression is a touchy subject.
When I first began to admit to people in my life that I was struggling with depression, I got a lot of different recommendations. Most were shocked that I hadn't been to see a doctor, some supported my desire to try to deal with it naturally but expressed concern [...]

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Homemade Belly Butter (All-Natural Pampering for Pregnant Mamas)

September 7, 2010

Written by Stacy K, Contributing Writer
The gift of a child is certainly a blessing and pregnancy can be a wonderful experience. However, for many of us, the joy and privilege of carrying a new life comes with a few physical discomforts. Itchy, dry skin on our ever-expanding bellies is a common complaint.
While moisturizing [...]

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A Year of Herbs: Pregnancy and the Use of Essential Oils, Part 2

August 13, 2010

Guest Post by Kimberly of Fertility Flower
Continuing on from yesterday's post on the safe use of essential oils in pregnancy, and the first two oils, Lavender and Bergamot.
Using Neroli, Chamomile and Geranium
Like bergamot, Neroli is part of the family of citrus essential oils. Also known as 'orange blossom,' it requires 1000 blossoms to arrive [...]

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A Year of Herbs: Pregnancy and the Use of Essential Oils

August 12, 2010

Guest Post by Kimberly of Fertility Flower
**Stephanie's note: I had originally intended to put up a tomato canning tutorial tomorrow, but this post was long, and yet so full of good information, whether you are pregnant or simply want to learn more about the use of essential oils! So it will continue tomorrow, and you [...]

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Exercises for Pregnancy and Beyond

July 12, 2010

Guest Post Written by Angela
While many exercises are considered to be safe during pregnancy, some are a lot more beneficial than others. Exercises that are especially important for the expectant mother are those that will help support Mom’s changing body pre- and postpartum and increase strength and flexibility to the muscles needed during labor.
With [...]

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Natural Bonding with Baby During Pregnancy

July 9, 2010

Guest Post Written by Michele
When I was pregnant with my son, we chose not to do regular ultrasounds and other prenatal testing. This choice was met by surprise from many women, who assumed that an ultrasound/testing was essential for their information, "peace of mind," and bonding with their unborn baby. I am not writing [...]

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Winner of the Naturally Knocked Up eCourse!

July 7, 2010

The lucky winner of this fantastic eCourse is:
Hannah O.
Registration for the Naturally Knocked Up eCourse will be continuing only until July 16th, so if you're thinking of signing up, do so quickly!
Did you miss the first post and want to know more about what this course is all about? Read my overview of the course, [...]

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Charting Primer: Using the Sympto-Thermal Method to Predict Ovulation

July 6, 2010

Guest Post Written by Kimberly Racic
Hi, I'm Kimberly and I'm behind a project called Fertility Flower. Stephanie asked me to prepare a primer on fertility charting using the Sympto-Thermal method and I was happy to oblige.
First off, let me say that charting is really, really easy. Once you get the fundamentals down, it [...]

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Naturally Knocked Up Ecourse Giveaway!

June 28, 2010

Are you one of the countless women who has suffered from infertility or miscarriages, and is looking for natural help with conceiving or carrying a baby to term?
Or are you currently pregnant or planning for future children, and wanting to know how to best prepare your body and give your baby the very best chance [...]

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How to Have Natural Childbirth in the Hospital

September 8, 2009

Though I am a huge advocate of homebirth with a trained midwife (having just had my second successful homebirth), I also know that it is not for everybody. I was delighted when Emily offered to write a guest post presenting another angle on natural births and how to have a beautiful birth experience in the [...]

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