Category Archives for "Pregnancy & Birth"
January 14, 2009
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Anqelique’s Birth Story
by Angelique A. McCullar I had an interesting pregnancy… I was surprised to get pregnant to begin with after 5 miscarriages. After cleansing my body with herbs/tinctures, using natural products (Luna pads) during my cycles, and using a fertility monitor I got pregnant and stayed pregnant w/ the use of Progesterone suppositories.
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January 8, 2009
- in Pregnancy by Alexis Rodrigo
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Postpartum Massage: Soothe Away New Mommy Pains
photo credit: kruain J&B Postpartum massage is an awesome gift a new mom can give herself! Not only would it feel fantastic to those aching postpartum muscles, but it has many benefits too. The following article discusses more benefits of postpartum massage. Post-Natal Massage Therapy by Caroline Colby Some pregnant mums have it easy. Yet […]
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January 7, 2009
- in Pregnancy by Alexis Rodrigo
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Try Prenatal Pilates For a Fit, Strong and Graceful Pregnancy
Pilates is an exercise program that focuses on building the body’s core. It is like yoga and strength training rolled into one. I first discovered Pilates shortly after giving birth to my second child. Boy, I was so weak that my body felt like jello; I could barely do half of the moves. But […]
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January 6, 2009
- in Pregnancy by Alexis Rodrigo
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How to Get Your Pre-pregnancy Body Back
Article by Joey Atlas The second biggest question you will ask yourself as a new mom is, “Will I be able to get back into shape after I give birth?” (The first, of course, is, “Will I be a good mother?”) The truth is, yes, you can get back into pre-pregnancy shape and, if you […]
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January 5, 2009
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Pregnancy and Exercise
Exercise During Pregnancy by: Beverley Brooke One of the best things you can do for yourself and your unborn child during pregnancy is exercise. There are numerous studies that show that women who exercise during pregnancy are more likely to have easy labor and deliveries and faster recoveries. Before you start any exercise program during […]
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