Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnancy Dos and Don’ts – from the perspective of a Holistic Nutritionist and mama of two
Today I’m sharing pregnancy dos and don’ts from my personal perspective. I am a Holistic Nutritionist, a Mama of two, and author of Healthy Holistic Pregnancy. In this post and video, go into detail about why I recommend not counting calories, consuming moringa products and avoiding certain herbs. I also explain why I recommend taking…
Read More3 Foods that Boost Milk Supply + 3 Foods that Reduce Milk Supply
This video is for all of you nursing mamas and mamas to be. I cover 3 foods that boost milk supply and 3 foods that decrease milk supply. To be honest, 2 of the foods aren’t really foods but they are so important I wanted to mention them.
Read More4 Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy
Nutrition is so important when you are pregnant because it can make the difference between a healthy, happy pregnancy and one where you are constantly experiencing pregnancy discomforts. Today I’m sharing my top 4 nutrients for a healthy pregnancy: protein, calcium, iron, and folate.
Read MoreMy Birth Story – a water birth experience
I’m so excited to finally share my water birth experience with you! With my first child, I planned for a water birth, but after 3 days of labour (read my birth story here), I had to go to the hospital to move things along. I’m so happy that this time around things moved much more…
Read More4 Tips for Dealing with Sleep Issues During Pregnancy
While being pregnant is one of the most special and exciting times of your life, it can also be one of the most challenging. Whether you have been pregnant before or this is your first time, each pregnancy is unique and there are different challenges you will be faced with. However, one of the most…
Read More5 Safe Workouts to Try Postpartum
It’s a common myth that postpartum women should avoid physical activity altogether. But while there’s some truth to this statement, there’s a way to exercise safely after having a baby.
Read More7 Healthy Tips for A Holistic Pregnancy
You guys know I’m all about having a healthy holistic pregnancy (I even wrote a book about it!) so I’m excited to share a guest post with you from the notorious What to Expect with 7 Healthy Tips for A Holistic Pregnancy.
Read MoreThird trimester pregnancy experience with baby number two
My third trimester pregnancy experience with baby number two was awesome. I did not want this pregnancy to end. Well, I did because I wanted to meet my baby and for my baby to be healthy, but I was enjoying pregnancy so much I was getting sad it was almost over.
Read MoreNatural Labour Preparation
My first labour was 65 hours, so I’m doing lots of research on natural labour preparation this time around to make my second labour experience more comfortable. I was doing this research for myself but thought you might be interested in my findings so I decided to share it with you. I hope you find…
Read MoreNatural ways to feel beautiful inside and out during pregnancy
Your body is going through so many changes when you are pregnant, it can be overwhelming! Even though you are probably putting your baby first, it is important to do a few self-care activities for yourself so you can feel beautiful inside and out during the pregnancy. Doing something for yourself can help boost your…
Read MoreSecond trimester pregnancy experience with baby number two
My second trimester pregnancy experience with baby number two was incredible! I feel like since my body knew what to do everything flowed and nothing hurt. I was able to refer to my book Healthy Holistic Pregnancy whenever something uncomfortable did come up so I could relieve it quickly. I honestly found myself wishing that…
Read More5 Tips for Relieving Pregnancy Anxiety
Pregnancy anxiety is super common. If you are feeling anxious during your pregnancy you are not alone. I had anxiety on and off throughout my first pregnancy and again during the first trimester of my second pregnancy. I did a lot of research and share everything I found in my book Healthy Holistic Pregnancy. Today I’m happy to share a guest post that gives you 5 tips for relieving pregnancy anxiety.
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