When you get pregnant, you can become worried about things you were once carefree about, like what beauty products to use. Moms-to-be worry about the chemicals that can seep into the bloodstream when they swipe on nail polish. Thankfully the beauty industry has taken great strides towards non-toxic polish. Yes, you can have your mani-pedi during pregnancy if you do it right. … [Read more...] about Super safe mani + pedi during pregnancy options
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The essential self-care guide for mothers
"Self-care during pregnancy is the first gift that the mother can give to her child." —Mary Thompson, “An Ayurvedic Approach to Prenatal Care” Self-care means different things to different mamas. It can be 5 minutes out of your day or a weekend away. Having a daily or weekly self-care practice will help you maintain a state of ease. You will more quickly and easily let go of … [Read more...] about The essential self-care guide for mothers
Clearing a path through information overload
We are inundated with a large amount of information on a daily basis. Information overload. During pregnancy and motherhood, it is no different. Cloth diapering, breastfeeding, formula feeding, co-sleeping, cry-it-out method, baby wearing, strollers, what to eat, what not to eat, and the list goes on and on. It’s overwhelming and people love telling pregnant women and new moms … [Read more...] about Clearing a path through information overload
The best baby-care is self-care
Ask a mom what she ultimately wants for her children, and she’ll say something like, “I just want them to be happy and healthy.” Ask the same mom what she wants for herself, and she’ll likely give the trademark sigh of a parent who’s forgotten what it’s like to put themselves first. “Coffee, preferably hot,” comes the joking reply. It happens to the best of us. Somewhere … [Read more...] about The best baby-care is self-care
Make 2018 your year for pregnancy and new-mom self-care
3 ways to bring self-care home Endless OB/GYN appointments. Work deadlines. Depressing news stories. Busy schedules. It’s no wonder why more and more people are turning to self-care to bring balance to their hectic lives and take refuge from the distracting world. While most of us can’t traipse off to an exotic retreat every time we feel stressed, there are several ways to … [Read more...] about Make 2018 your year for pregnancy and new-mom self-care