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Becoming aware of your menstrual cycle will help you to know the days you are most likely to conceive. The Family Awareness Method (FAM) is also used as a natural method of birth control --- an equally helpful tool for breastfeeding moms wanting to track the return of their cycle and ensure they...
I remember with my first child I did not have a nursing bra before the birth. I was at the hospital for two days and by the time I got to the store my milk had arrived. Milk was everywhere. Trying on nursing bras with breasts overflowing with milk is not what you would call recreational or...
You’ve made it through the first three months and there’s still so much to look forward to. Your baby’s DNA is replicating at incredible rates and with your healthy habits, your little one is blossoming beautifully. So what to look forward to in the second semester? Here are several delights that...
Alcohol- drinking alcohol can impact your baby’s brain development and increase the risk of miscarriage. At excessive levels, it may even cause deformities, mental retardation and low birth rates. If you are having trouble giving up alcohol, please visit your health care provider and get the...
If you are like me and always forgetting where you put your keys or where you parked your car at the grocery store, rumor has it that this type of forgetfulness may increase with pregnancy. When I was considering more graduate studies, my mother in law warned me to do it before I got pregnant to...
I have one rule when it comes to exercise: find what you love to do and enjoy every minute. Sound impossible? Either you haven't found the right exercise or what you're doing (or thinking you should be doing) is a chore. Let's face it, we already have more than enough obligations in our lives,...
For me water is the panacea for many pregnancy and post-pregnancy ailments. I have a headache: I drink more water. I am congested: I drink more water. My body is achy: I drink more water. Hydration lubricates, cleanses, and flushes. Our bodies are roughly 60% water, more abundant than any...
Any time we experience rapid growth or weight gain, the possibility of stretch marks arises. As women, pregnancy is just one of those times when our burgeoning bellies cause our skin to stretch beyond it’s “normal elasticity”, potentially resulting in stretch marks. Beyond our bellies, these...
You’ve just had your baby, you’re breastfeeding and you wonder: is there is any chance I could get pregnant? The possibility exists. Most sources say that breastfeeding is approximately 98% effective as a contraceptive. This method of contraception, Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM), is most...
Using a nut-based flour is a great way to experiment with gluten free and wheat free baking. Nuts are a great source of protein and healthy fat. Almonds and pumpkin seeds add omegas, vitamin E and zinc; goji berries are fabulous antioxidants. Experiment with adding seasonal blueberries,...
Experiencing any of the following: infertility, bloating, gas, constipation, irritability, depression, fatigue, arthritis, psoriasis, or eczema? Would you believe all of these symptoms can be caused by a simple food sensitivity? Though often considered a healthy whole grain, wheat is actually one...
For alot of women, the idea of getting pregnant is a great incentive to finally get healthy. For others, especially those experiencing infertility, getting pregnant is a means to an end. I can't tell you how many times I've heard: "I'll give up my diet soda if it means I'll get pregnant, but as...
As the founder of FertileFoods.com my intention is to support men and women from the childbearing years all the way to the family dinner table by prioritizing relaxation, pleasure, exercise, healthy foods and high quality nutrient supplementation.