Pregnancy Essential Oils for Common Ailments
Practical Essential Oil Use During Pregnancy NAUSEA/MORNING SICKNESS Ginger Essential Oil is a wonderful remedy for nausea during morning sickness! I recommend smelling it ( Inhalation), or applying it to your nausea acupressure point on your wrist. (Neiguan (P-6) ) If you are like me and hate the smell ginger, Orange oil may be a good alternative for you! HEARTBURN Peppermint … Read More
Crazy Pregnancy Symptoms You will Not Believe!
Here Are Some Weird Pregnancy Symptoms You Will Not Believe! Everyone knows about the normal stuff: Like the weird pregnancy cravings, growing belly, and the “morning” sickness. Here are some weird but common pregnancy symptoms. Weird Dreams. Some pregnant women suffer from strange pregnancy dreams. Some sources suggest that vivid dreams occur during pregnancy not because expectant mothers dream more, … Read More
My Kate Middleton Pregnancy: Pregnant HG Life
My Kate Middleton Pregnancy: Pregnant HG Life. By: New Crunchy Mom Rebecca Lemke I never expected to compare myself to Kate Middleton, but that is exactly what I did on a daily basis when I was pregnant with my son and suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. What in the world is Hyperemesis Gravidarum, you ask? Well, it is the same thing … Read More
Will You Be Mad If I Get an Epidural?
Will You Be Mad or Disappointed if I Decide to get an Epidural? Designer Doula Perspective. There is a misconception that Doulas are only for unmedicated, natural birthing, hippies! Doulas are very knowledgeable in physiological labor and birth! Many people hire us because they are looking for support through unmedicated labor. But, we are equally valuable during a medicated or cesarean birth! … Read More
5 Reasons Why you need a Prenatal Massage!
Massage is wonderful for everyone, but prenatal massage is HEAVEN for expecting moms! Here’s why: 1. Stretch out Tight Muscles and Ligaments. Tight hips, muscles, and ligaments are a common complaint of pregnant women! When you are pregnant your body produces a hormone called relaxin. Relaxin loosens joints and ligaments. In the process, muscles get tight as an over compensation! … Read More
I’m Pregnant! Now What? 6 Things to Add To Your Zombie Apocalypse Checklist.
A Pregnancy Checklist and Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide! Now that your pregnant, you need to make a plan! You have to be ready for anything when you have kids, even a Zombie Apocalypse! 1. Find a Care Provider! Whether you are looking for a holistic midwife or a medical obstetrician, you will need a pregnancy care provider! Call your … Read More
Sufficient Grace
Book Review: Sufficient Grace This book is wonderful for Christians coping with pregnancy loss. There are many inspiring bible quotes listed, that are wonderful examples of faith and triumph from a biblical standpoint. I identified with the author of the book very much. She describes getting married and having children at a very young age, and how her relationship with … Read More
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