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50+ Mostly Healthy Foods for Morning Sickness

50+ foods for morning sickness to give you ideas of what to eat

When morning sickness hits, it can be hard to know what to eat. This helpful list of mostly healthy foods for morning sickness (with printable PDF) will give you some great ideas of things to eat that may even help you feel better. Help for What to Eat When Pregnant and Sick Do you feel […]

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Best Foods to Eat in First Trimester of Pregnancy

Here’s a simple list of the best foods to eat in the first trimester of pregnancy. These are the healthiest, traditional foods that mothers in early pregnancy have been eating for generations to make healthy babies.

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How to choose a doula

When you are newly pregnant and planning your birth, figuring out how to choose a doula for your birth can be a daunting task! But finding the right doula for you is not as difficult as you might believe. Here are this doula and mom of 5’s best tips on how to find a doula […]

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Snacks for Labor

Fresh berries in blue bowl-perfect snack for labor

Here’s this doula’s best list of snacks for labor. Figuring out what to eat during labor can be a bit tough. Wait….can you even eat while you’re in labor? Yes, you can eat during labor and you should be prepared to do so by planning ahead a variety of foods to keep you hydrated and […]

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Eco Friendly Gifts for all your Crunchy Friends and Relatives

Need some eco friendly and sustainable gift ideas for your crunchy, hippie, or minimalist friends? Look no further.

Looking for eco-friendly gifts for all the earthy types on your holiday gift giving list this year? Look no further. Here you will find a wide assortment of sustainable gifts for every natural leaning hippie, crunchy mama, holistic health guru, green environmentalist, and, yes, even minimalist hipsters that live in their Prius and cold brew […]

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7 Weird but Clever Labor Coping Tips for a Blissful Birth

Planning a natural birth and want to make sure you are ready? You’ll want to know about these weird labor coping tips that will help you manage pain and get through labor without drugs. Avoid the epidural, cope through transition, and use these techniques for natural pain relief during labor. When you’ve been involved in […]

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2020 Prime Day Bargains for Mamas and Babies

Looking for Prime Day bargains for mamas and babies? You’re in the right place. But first, are you ready for Prime Day? Prime Day (actually 2 days this year! October 13 & 14) is like Black Friday in July (or October if it’s the dumpster fire known as 2020) but only for Prime Members on […]

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Best Essential Oils for Labor and Birth

Looking for the best essential oils for labor and birth? Essential oils can be useful for every birth, whether needed for calming, grounding, pain relief, or helping bring on consistent contractions. Don’t underestimate the power of essential oils as a part of your birth toolkit. Can you use essential oils during labor? Yes! You can […]

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13 Unique Gift Ideas Your Favorite Pregnant Person Will Adore

A wrapped gift for pregnancy with teal ribbon

A thoughtful list of gifts for pregnant women that she will love! Whether she is in her first trimester or almost ready to go into labor, these pregnancy gifts are perfect for Christmas, birthday, holiday or just because you want to treat her right during her pregnancy. Looking for a lovely Mother’s Day gift for […]

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Find Peace in Your Day with This Handwashing Meditation

A printable handwashing meditation that is grounding and calming. Use this technique of a short meditation during a daily activity to habit stack your way to a happier, less stressful life. The world has been focusing on a lot of things lately we never imagined. Handwashing is one of those. Trying not to live in […]

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