Do you think babies come into the world with amazing and soft complexions? Not exactly. Your little bundle's largest organ, the skin, the epidermis, will most likely be blotchy and bumpy for the first couple of months. Of course your baby is beautiful but your newborn is also kind of weird looking, skin-wise. So here’s what to expect and how to protect your baby’s tender skin. New parents … [Read more...]
Babies have very tender and soft skin. Your baby’s skin needs extra care. As a parent, you gotta serve and protect your baby, and that includes protecting them from the harsh chemicals found in conventional baby products. If you don’t, it can put your baby’s health at risk. Recent studies show that more than half of the parents are indulging themselves in natural skincare products for their … [Read more...]
Many women don’t know what a lump can feel like… and there is no exact answer. Lumps can vary in many different sizes, shapes, and textures - they can be fixed or movable, rough or smooth, soft or firm, small or large. Also important to know: if you are still menstruating, they can also feel different at different times of your menstrual cycle. That’s why it can be helpful to examine … [Read more...]
Prenatal Yoga provides an opportunity for expectant women to develop greater vitality and awareness of their body that is home for two, as well as to deepen their relationship with their baby. In this class, we'll do gentle poses, breathwork with the pelvic floor, vocal toning, and practice mindfulness. All of these techniques will help you cultivate calmness, confidence and flexibility, and … [Read more...]
The first trimester of pregnancy can be full of mixed emotions, from the excitement of meeting your new baby to the fear of becoming a first time parent. And also full of increasing hormones, as your body's increasing some of the hormones it will need for postpartum. Estrogen and progesterone peak around week 32, and your estrogen levels are the highest they will ever be during this trimester. In … [Read more...]
The second trimester of pregnancy is commonly known as the best trimester, because at about 13 weeks, many women start to feel better again. The nauseas starts to dissipate and there's a renewed sense of energy, and often you'll start to notice some other changes. For instance, your muscles and joints may feel strange or uncomfortable, especially around the pelvis. This is thanks to Relaxin, a … [Read more...]
Every woman's journey toward motherhood is unique. Every trimester of pregnancy brings about different experiences, both wondrous and sometimes less than glamorous. Generally in pregnancy, a woman's hormones are skyrocketing and she is most healthy as her immune system changes to protect the fetus. A pregnant woman will rarely get sick and she just glows. Then there's the less glamorous side … [Read more...]
Painful inflammation affects approximately 10 percent of U.S. mothers who are breastfeeding, and it can then lead to the cessation of breastfeeding. What am I talking about? You guessed it... mastitis. Mastitis is caused by a blocked milk duct. When the breast isn’t emptied completely milk ducts can get blocked, and then inflamed and even infected. Breastfeeding mothers are most at risk of … [Read more...]
Pregnancy can bring about many changes, but you may be surprised to learn that many of the changes involve your skin. For example, you may develop some unappealing skin conditions like dark patches or blotchy spots, as well as acne, rashes, and stretch marks. These changes can occur during pregnancy but also postpartum! Why do these changes occur in the first place? The changes are … [Read more...]
Let’s talk about something I like to call “dangerous inheritance”. What I mean with that, is when chemicals pass from mom to baby. And it is less trivial and less obvious than you may think. There are three ways these chemicals can pass from mother to baby: First, from what moms put ‘on’ their skin. This, baby’s skin absorbs directly. Let’s say mom wears makeup, that has parabens, or … [Read more...]
