I’m a big fan of magnesium during pregnancy. Here’s why you need it… It’s supportive for your muscles tissues. When you have enough magnesium you are less likely to get muscle cramps (if that’s an issue for you – check out my post on solutions for cramps) Our bodies use […]
Pregnancy
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With the temperatures rising, swelling can be problematic for lots of pregnant women. Knuckles and ankles bones seem to disappear as the body holds on to more and more fluid. There is however good news. There are many things you can do to help those ankles and knuckles re-appear. Dry […]
As far as nutrition goes, most of the families I work with have a pretty clean wholesome diet to begin with, but I wanted them to make sure they are getting 75-100 grams of protein each day. Why is Protein so Important in Pregnancy? The amino acids found in protein […]
The energy of appreciation is one of the sweetest and most positive out there. It has the power to lift us out of a funk, and to help us celebrate our lives just as they are. And let’s face it – there are aspects of pregnancy that can get you […]
Go ahead… pamper yourself. Not only do you deserve it (you ARE, after all, growing another human being completely from scratch), it’s also good for you! Taking care of yourself is an affirmation of self-love, which is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your baby and yourself. […]
After years of leading guided relaxations in my prenatal yoga classes, many of my students asked for a version they could listen to at home. Those heartfelt requests lead me to create this guided relaxation meditation album . The album is designed to help you create more peace and ease during […]
I am seriously in love with Blessing Ways. EVERY mother deserves the ritual and right of passage that a Mother Blessing or Blessing Way provides. If you are totally new to this idea and need a bit of an introduction, please first read this article about what is a blessing […]
Pubic Symphysis Dysfuction (PSD), sometimes referred to as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) occurs when the two halves of the pelvis become misaligned. This happens because the hormones of pregnancy loosen the joint called the pubis symphysis which is normally supported by a dense network of tough tissues called ligaments. Ligaments […]
I clearly remember the moment I first encountered loving kindness meditation. Laying on the floor of a unfamiliar yoga studio in a new city back in 2000 – the instructor directed us to relax our bodies and then invited us to follow her in a meditation in which we directed […]
The first step in changing I am going to try to breastfeed into breastfeedingis to acknowledge that breastfeeding IS the biological norm of babies and mothers. Breastfeeding is a natural part of life that occurs as the 4th “trimester” of pregnancy. Secondly, surround yourself with breastfeeding women, or women who […]
Are the bible teachings and HypnoBirthing complementary? Can I be a true Christian applying Jesus’ teachings and use HypnoBirthing for my baby’s birth? The answer is a resounding yes. At its very heart HypnoBirthing is about using the emotion of love to give you strengthen and provide the energy to […]
So you’ve heard the stories, and maybe you’ve felt the effects of this yourself: baby brain. What is it? Is it real? Often during pregnancy women experience a change in their mental and emotional landscape. Sometimes this is characterized by an increase in daydreaming or absent-mindedness. For others they may […]
Pre-term labour is defined as labour that begins earlier than 37 weeks of gestation. If you are reading this, then I’m guessing that you’re already experiencing some contractions earlier than what’s considered “normal” and that you know the benefits of keeping your baby inside as long as you can. But […]
Oh my poor husband – he had the “pleasure” of being woken up from a deep sleep to the sound of me yelling “RUB MY LEG!” repeated because of night cramps. Muscle cramps – there is nothing fun about them. Unfortunately they are more common during pregnancy than at other […]
In my prenatal yoga class, I am often asked if there are specific yoga postures that would be good to do use during labour. The answer is a resounding yes. There are quite a few really great yoga postures and movements that bring more comfort and ease to the birthing […]