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Healthy Fats for Healthy Pregnancy/Baby Stats

Healthy fats are essential for so many functions within our body and are especially critical during pregnancy. Since our bodies do not produce essential fatty acids, we must consume them for our health and our baby’s health and wellbeing. They are vital for baby’s brain and organ development, maintaining a healthy pregnancy, absorbing vitamins A, »

Mar 03, 2016 : Nutrition & Health : Digestive Health in Pregnancy, health, healthy snacks, kids health, nutrition, pregnancy health, whole foods

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Natural Stress Relief Ideas for New and Experienced Moms!

No matter who we are and what experiences we have had, becoming a new mom for the first time or for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th…time can bring on different kinds of situations and stress. Not only do we have a new little person (aka…huge responsibility) to take care of, but we also have a lot »

Feb 02, 2016 : Nutrition & Health : health, nutrition, postpartum health, stress

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Pregnancy & Hydration

We are made up of approximately 70% water. Hydration is required for so many function’s, here are a few: Cell to cell communication Skin and tissue health Oxygenation of lungs and heart Toxin eliminate Calcium loss prevention Proper Digestion and Metabolic functions Body temperature regulation Muscle and tissue elasticity Reduction of water retention Pregnancy increases »

Feb 02, 2016 : Nutrition & Health : Digestive Health in Pregnancy, health, pregnancy and hydration, pregnancy health

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Vitamin D and Pregnancy

The first thing that comes to mind when I think about Vitamin D is SUNSHINE. 🙂 But did you know that many health experts consider the benefits of vitamin D to be one of the most important health discoveries in the last century? It is especially critical during and after pregnancy. The Basics: Vitamin D »

Jan 01, 2016 : Nutrition & Health : health, postpartum health, preconception health, pregnancy health, vitamin d and pregnancy

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Thyroid Health for Pregnancy

During pregnancy, the thyroid gland is strongly impacted by all the hormonal and metabolic changes that occur in the body. When we do not support the thyroid with appropriate nutrition and overall health it can result in possible thyroid dysfunction or disease during and/or after pregnancy. Getting your thyroid levels checked prior to conception, during »

Dec 12, 2015 : Nutrition & Health : health, nutrition, postpartum health, preconception health, pregnancy health, thyroid health for pregnancy, whole foods

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