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Boosting Your Immune System and Staying Healthy While Pregnant

Image by karine*image We’re heading quickly into winter, which brings with it the challenge of staying healthy.  It’s even harder for pregnant women, whose immune systems are naturally a bit depressed...

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Is It Safe?

Image by El Gran De When women get pregnant, then suddenly hear about tons of “rules” they must follow while pregnant!  “Don’t eat this!  Don’t do that!”  It can drive a woman crazy, trying to keep...

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Stay Nourished and Hydrated With Pregnancy Tea

“Nina, you need to drink more water.” Aside from being reminded to eat plenty of protein, this was one piece of advice I heard often from my midwife. She kindly reminded me that in addition to...

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The Top 3 Postpartum Herbal Healing Blends

By Jill, Contributing Writer In our home, we use herbal remedies for a variety of ailments. For everything from relaxation to a hacking cough, I am reaching for my herb stash every time. The time I...

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Safe Traveling While Pregnant

By Kristen, Contributing Writer It’s a season of fun, family… and travel! This year you’ve got double the joy because you’re pregnant – but how does that impact holiday travel? How can you stay safe...

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Why You Should Take Natural Prenatal Vitamins

I’ve had five babies.  In my first pregnancy, I knew nothing about natural health, and took the standard kids’ chewable vitamins (doubling the dose — it’s commonly recommended for pregnant women who...

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6 Simple Ways To Protect Baby From Sickness During Holidays

Photo by DaniBabii08 By Jackie Scrivanich, Contributing Writer My husband and I live about ten hours from my family, so the holidays for us consist of travelling, visiting a lot of people, and just...

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The Nutrients You Really Need During Pregnancy

Image by: Vadimguzhva By Sarah Dillingham, Contributing Writer Every pregnant woman and healthcare provider knows that adequate nutrition is vitally important during pregnancy, as key nutrients are...

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7 Steps to Prepare for Conception

Pre-conception is such an exciting time. You’re anticipating a pregnancy, and a new life.  You want to be as healthy as possible, so that your little one can be as healthy as possible.  Plus,...

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How Bone Broth Solved My Muscle Cramps In Pregnancy

By Daja, Contributing Writer My Biggest Pregnancy Complaint I had my first muscle cramp in my leg in my first pregnancy. It woke me up in the dead of night. What in the world was going on?  And how...

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Breaking The Pregnancy Diet Rules

By Daja, Contributing Writer When I was pregnant with my fourth child I was in a network of birth professionals–childbirth educators, doulas, midwives, etc. For one of our meetings we met at a sushi...

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DIY: Nourishing Elixirs Safe for Pregnancy

By Daja Gombojav, Contributing Writer What’s An Elixir, Exactly? When you take your first excursion into the world of herbs and natural remedies you will hear words like tincture, decoction, tonic and...

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Is It Safe?

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Third Trimester Tea Blend

This is a tea I’ve been drinking every night for a few weeks now (yes, I’m in my third trimester ... The post Third Trimester Tea Blend appeared first on Modern Alternative Mama.

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25 Best Budget-Friendly Healthy Recipes

If you’ve been following our series all week, The Nourished Grocery Budget, then you may already have some solid ideas. ... The post 25 Best Budget-Friendly Healthy Recipes appeared first on Modern...

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Does the Weston A. Price Foundation Really Have Your Health In Mind?

This post is a long time coming.  It’s not one I relish writing, but it’s one I feel I must ... The post Does the Weston A. Price Foundation Really Have Your Health In Mind? appeared first on Modern...

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The Top 3 Postpartum Herbal Healing Blends

By Jill, Contributing Writer In our home, we use herbal remedies for a variety of ailments. For everything from relaxation ... The post The Top 3 Postpartum Herbal Healing Blends appeared first on...

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Why You Should Take Natural Prenatal Vitamins

I’ve had five babies.  In my first pregnancy, I knew nothing about natural health, and took the standard kids’ chewable ... The post Why You Should Take Natural Prenatal Vitamins appeared first on...

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6 Simple Ways To Protect Baby From Sickness During Holidays

Photo by DaniBabii08 By Jackie Scrivanich, Contributing Writer My husband and I live about ten hours from my family, so ... The post 6 Simple Ways To Protect Baby From Sickness During Holidays appeared...

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The Nutrients You Really Need During Pregnancy

Image by: Vadimguzhva By Sarah Dillingham, Contributing Writer Every pregnant woman and healthcare provider knows that adequate nutrition is vitally ... The post The Nutrients You Really Need During...

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