Recommended Supplies for Pregnancy
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MotherLove Nurturing Life Gift Box
MotherLove is one of my all time favorite brands, and this is a great way to try them out. They're cruelty free, organic, woman-owned, family-run, and produced in a zero-waste solar-powered facility by employees who receive competitive pay and full benefits. Not only are their politics in the right place (imo), their products are absolutely top notch and the most effective I know of. (I've tried so many diaper creams and salves, and this is the only one that actually seems to ease his pain upon contact, and clears it up overnight.) |
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Herb Lore's Nausea Relief Tincture This is a great tincture to keep handy during the 'morning' sickness months. It's also useful later in pregnancy when indigestion may become an issue, and is safe for kids if your little one gets motion sickness. |
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Iron Tonic
Anemia is extremely common in pregnancy, and is expected to peak at the end of the 2nd trimester. OTC iron supplements can be constipating, which is the last thing a pregnant person needs! This tincture is effective, but is also non-constipating, vegan, and nourishing. This tincture is safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and also for kids; most don't realize that after 6 months breastmilk doesn't provide enough iron for babies on it's own, and it's great to have a pleasant-tasting, clean option for them. |
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Pregnancy Tea Plus Tincture: Third Trimester Tea for Labor Prep Please Note: This tincture is only for use in the last 6 weeks of pregnancy. The herbs strengthen and tone the uterus for labor and birth, and contain a unique blend just for that purpose. It may also provide some gentle relief for constipation and leg cramps, and is made by one of my all time favorite herbal companies. |
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Wellevate
Everyone knows that a quality Prenatal Vitamin is essential to pregnancy health, and I'd suggest you make sure has methylated folate in it, not just the cheap folic acid found in many brands. Many pregnant people also choose to take fish oil, extra magnesium for leg cramps or constipation, and other supplements. You can find some of my favorite products once you've created your account (just click the 'Shop Products' button, and my favs will appear at the top of the list). Wellevate is a dispensary offered by Emerson Ecologics, which is a fantastic company that I really trust. (Click here for more info on why they're a safer and more reliable resource than Amazon.) If you create an account through this link, you'll receive a lifetime savings of 10% off each order you place with them. Please do consult with the appropriate provider for your situation before purchasing, and feel free to reach out with any questions. |
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The Fourth Trimester Cards: Daily Support, Inspiration & Wisdom for New Mothers
These cards look really lovely, and would fit well in a nursery or feeding area that was being set up for new parents to enjoy and be nourished by as well. We all need some perspective now and then, and postpartum parents need that wisdom to come in quick tidbits that they can digest in a couple of quiet minutes. |
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A Year of Coloring for New Mothers Coloring is an evidence-based, fantastic way to meditate and drop in with just the few minutes you have free. The quotes are great reminders to spend some time with, and I love the idea of being able to choose the page to color that speaks to what one is needing at the time. |
Recommended Reading
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Mindful Birthing
This is one of my favorite birth preparation books. It makes an excellent complement to a more standard prep class curriculum, and walks you through both the theory and the practice that empowers you to prepare and practice for your labor and birth. Every client that has ever studied mindfulness for labor has later reported that they continued to use it postpartum, and found it enormously helpful in those early days. |
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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Ina May is a pillar of the natural birth movement, and offers a thoughtful and thorough exploration of how birth works, what allows it to work optimally, and how expecting parents can prepare with intention, connection and information. |
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