Natural/plant based dish soap The non-toxic way to wash your dishes Nowadays our war on germs is really making things worse. Studies have shown that children brought up in over-cleaned houses are more likely to develop allergies, asthma, or eczema as a result of synthetic chemicals, the best you can do for sensitive baby skin is…… Continue reading Avoid chemicals in your dish soap

Why choosing a healthier diaper for your baby? Here is why they are better than traditional diapers. What makes a diaper green/environmentally friendly? The common characteristic to the green diapers is a preference for environmentally friendlier and/or healthier materials such as: Chlorine-free Perfume-free Dye-free Latex-free Biodegradable Green diapers are made with bioplastics (plant-based plastics), these diapers…… Continue reading Green diapers

Why is iron important during pregnancy? Iron is an important mineral that carries oxygen to all parts of your body it has several  vital functions, such as carrying oxygen to the tissues from the lungs. Unfortunately Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. Low iron levels can leave you tired, pale-looking and irritable. Symptoms of iron…… Continue reading Good sources of iron

Lets get started   You exercise, your baby exercises too Exercise during pregnancy has been always recommended, there are so many benefits for mom & baby, unless you have a medical condition that says you can’t, even though there are other options to still exercise without harming yourself or your baby. Boost your mood: helps…… Continue reading Exercise and move if you can

A big no-no to caffeine Avoid caffeine during pregnancy, it may lead to high blood pressure, dehydration, and increases heart rate. caffeine crosses the placenta to your baby so it can cause changes in your baby’s sleep pattern or changes in normal movements in the later stages of pregnancy. Remember, caffeine is a stimulant and can…… Continue reading Avoid caffeinated Drinks during pregnancy

Folate during pregnancy What is folate good for? We need folate from the very beginning of our pregnancy and if you are one of the 50% that had planned your pregnancy start taking it months before you conceive, everything will have an affect on you and your baby by the time your little one starts to…… Continue reading 7 Foods high in Folate

Let’s drink some tea It doesn’t taste like raspberries but, it’s taste is still great! Red Raspberry leaf (Rubus Idaeus) tea is a herbal tea recommended to drink during the third trimester (normal pregnancies), this is also well known as the female herb. Don’t forget to ask your doctor or midwife if you have any questions or…… Continue reading Red Raspberry leaf tea in Pregnancy

Morning sickness? Ginger During pregnancy Ginger has been one of my best friends from the beginning of my pregnancy. Is safe to take in capsules or drink in moderate quantities. When I was in the first trimester with morning sickness (which can happened anytime during the day or even at nights) I found at the…… Continue reading Oh Ginger!