links

Wholefoods – Whole Baby
Amazon.com
Baby Center
La Leche League
Lamaze International
MaternityMall.com
eBay
Breastfeeding.com
mothernature.com
Mindful Mama Magazine
webvitamins.com
www.dona.org
www.doulaworld.com

books

Note:  www.amazon.com is a great resource to order books. Look up these books and read the excerpts to decide if they are the right books for you. You can save money by buying online. They also offer used books that are just like new. They ship them in a few days. Or visit your local bookstores and relax and spend some time finding the books that suit your needs.

Here are my suggestions:

With You and Your Baby All the Way: Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, Recovery, and Baby Care • By Jerri Colonero

Choosing a Nurse-Midwife: Your Guide to Safe, Sensitive Care during Pregnancy and the Birth of Your Child • By Catherine M. Poole and Elizabetha Parr

The Father’s Almanac: From Pregnancy to Pre-school, BabyCare to Behavior, The Complete and Indispensable Book of Practical Advice and Ideas for Every Man Discovering the Fun and Challenge of Fatherhood • By S. Adams Sullivan

From Baby to Bikini: Keep Your Midsection Toned SAFELY during Pregnancy and Flatten Your Abdominals FAST after You Have Your Baby • By Greg Waggoner and Doug Stumpf

Eat Well, Lose Weight While Breastfeeding: The Complete Nutrition Book for Nursing Mothers, Including a Healthy Guide to the Weight Loss Your Doctor Promised • By Eileen Behan

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tips

for a great pregnancy:

1. Eat whole fresh foods, drink lots of water and safe herbal teas (listed below) and nourish and condition your body with Mother’s Special Blend Skin Toning Oil.
   

2. Try to surround yourself with informative books and link up to the websites that are positive and supportive (see book list and websites).
   

3. Surround yourself with happy people. Stay away from negative energy and people that don’t make you feel good. Don’t worry. Don’t focus on negative things. Look for positive things about being pregnant and the wonderful changes your body is experiencing. If you are in need of good people go to Planned Parenthood and they can help you find some friends that are pregnant too.
   

4. Always read and ask questions regarding medications whether topical or internal as to whether they are safe and supportive for you and the healthy development of your baby.
   

5. What is safe when pregnant? Here are a few questions: Retinol products? No. Asthma medication? Ok. Smoking? No. Secondary smoke? No. Coffee? 1/2 cup a day max. Alcohol? Just one 4 oz glass of wine a few times a week. AHA Creams? Yes. Flu shots? Ok. Sunless tanners? No. Deli meats? No. Just eat fresh whole foods. Try to read labels and eat organic with no hormones or pesticides.
   

Please Note: The information contained here is in no way intended as a substitute for treatment or advice from a qualified health care provider. Always check first with your healthcare provider before you do anything to be sure of the safety for you and your developing baby.

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herbal teas

Herbal teas have been safely used by women for generations during pregnancy. You can blend them with German chamomile tea or peppermint. Use them wisely and in moderation for best results. Sweeten with honey and add vanilla if you like. Read all the labels first. Here are a few herbs that are helpful during pregnancy.

Alfalfa Leaves
Necessary for healthy blood clotting after birthing. Increases breast milk

Dandelion Root
Cleans the liver, detoxifies and relieves morning sickness.

Nettles
Relieves fluid retention. Helps to prevent varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Strengthens the kidneys and adrenal glands. Increases breast milk.

Oat Straw Tea
Relieves nervous tension and promotes sleep. High in calcium and magnesium, builds healthy bones.

Raspberry Leaf Tea
Strengthens the uterus. Can be taken during the entire pregnancy safely. Helps with contractions during birthing. Makes great ice cubes to suck on mixed with mint tea.

Rosehips Tea
Rich in vitamin C which is good for maintaining healthy collagen levels which prevents stretch marks. It also boosts the immune system and strengthens the circulatory system .

Avoid these herbs while pregnant:
Angelica, buckthorn bark, camphor, cascara segrada, caraway seeds, castor, catnip, celery, dong quai, ephedra, flax, horseradish, hyssop, larkspur.

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