Thanks for stopping by! Join our growing Facebook community. Ask questions and get support for your positive birth experience! Have you heard that eating dates can actually help shorten labor? Eating as few as 6 dates a day during pregnancy has actually been shown to have a positive affect on the outcome of labor and Continue reading
The last few weeks of pregnancy are probably the hardest. Everything is swelling. There are a hundred little pieces to put in order before baby arrives. As baby’s due date approaches, and sometimes passes, the waiting and anticipation can become down right unbearable. What’s the best way to calm the mind? Use birth affirmations when labor Continue reading
This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Baby is on the way and it’s time to create a baby registry! Are you wondering what are the must-have baby products are for new moms? How do you even make a baby registry? Making a baby registry should be a fun process. There are two ways to Continue reading
If I told you that I made it through 4 pregnancies without major stretch marks, you probably wouldn’t believe me. Well, it’s true. It’s totally possible to have a stretch mark free pregnancy. Maybe I’m just lucky and won the genetic lottery or maybe I found a few secrets that helped me (and could help you) Continue reading
Developing a healthy pregnancy routine is essential to having a joyful pregnancy experience and ultimately a positive birth experience. A healthy pregnancy routine includes more than just exercise! It is a series of practices that helps the mother embrace pregnancy, nourish her baby and prepare her mind, body and spirit for labor and childbirth. In this Continue reading
I am honored to share with you the first birth story to be featured here at Birth Eat Love. I love to read birth stories, especially stories like Nicole’s where you can really feel the pride and joy of a mother after experiencing a natural birth that she planned for and then achieved. In her Continue reading
One of the most important, yet maybe most overlooked, areas of birth preparation is getting your fridge and pantry stocked with healthy foods to eat in the days leading up to birth, during labor and after baby arrives. A search of Google or Pinterest will yield you an infinite number of lists of the “best” Continue reading
Being a new mom is challenging. There is so much well meaning advice for new moms out there. This is one piece of advice for new moms that can help you find your way. So many times in my motherhood…9 years now, I have tried to think my way to a solution with my children. “Wrap Continue reading
Planning to eat has been one of my biggest challenges along my mama journey. I started focusing on eating healthier when I got pregnant with my first child 9 years ago. Since then I have learned so much about preparing nourishing food that the way I eat has evolved. Taking time to meal plan helps me Continue reading
Smoothies are one of my favorite treats. During my 4th pregnancy I have been enjoying getting my greens in by blending them in smoothies. I add banana and mango for sweetness and avocado for a nice creamy texture. If you haven’t tried making green smoothies, give this recipe a try. It is an easy, delicious way Continue reading
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