Healthy Pregnancy Awareness http://www.forlifetimewellness.com/bloghealthy-pregnancy-awareness.html en-us NYK RSS Feeder Pregnancy, Birth, Labor & Recovery http://www.forlifetimewellness.com/blog/healthy-pregnancy-awareness/2017/10/09/a-new-leaf-8-conscious-choices-for-a-healthier-pregnancy/ Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:12:42 -0400 <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" height="141" width="500"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Make time to review Dr. Mercola&#39;s comprehensive, <a href="https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/07/no-nonsense-guide-to-a-naturally-healthy-pregnancy-and-baby.aspx"><strong>no-nonsense guide to a naturally healthy pregnancy and baby here.</strong> </a>A great place to start!</span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Â</p> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:16px;">One of the best ways to reduce risk or difficulties during labor and delivery is to<strong><a href="https://forlifetimewellness.com/uploads/The_Pelvic_Floor_in_Pregnancy.pdf"> strengthen the pelvic floor.</a> </strong>Did you know that Chiropractic can help?Â<strong> </strong></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Living cleaner is one of the most impactful things you can do for your health, especially while pregnant. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Check out this article by Kelly Brogan, M.D., ABIHM, who herself followed these <strong><a href="http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Holistic-Healthcare/a-new-leaf-8-conscious-choices-for-a-healthier-pregnancy.html">8 Conscious Choices for a Healthier Pregnancy.</a></strong></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Â</p> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="Breast milk Q&amp;A - Dr. Axe" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-60271" data-jpibfi-indexer="1" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="" data-jpibfi-post-title="9 Common Questions About Breast Milk" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://draxe.com/breast-milk/" data-jpibfi-src="https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/BreastMilkGraphic.jpg" height="2786" sizes="(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px" src="https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/BreastMilkGraphic.jpg" srcset="https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/BreastMilkGraphic.jpg 735w, https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/BreastMilkGraphic-127x480.jpg 127w, https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/BreastMilkGraphic-270x1024.jpg 270w" width="735" /> <p><br /> Â</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Â</p> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16px;">Most pregnant women know to abstain from alcohol, tobacco and other obvious toxins to protect the child growing in their womb, but <strong>what about vaccines</strong>? Are they effective or worth the risk? </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="517" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uqdarn0uwMg" width="920"></iframe></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">And what about that flu shot? </span><a href="https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/09/26/flu-vaccination-miscarriage-risk.aspx"><span style="font-size:16px;">Early Flu Vaccination in Pregnancy Increases Miscarriage Risk</span></a></strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Â</p> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Sugar is a known immune system suppressor. Reducing your sugar intake will not only benefit mom&#39;s health, but <strong><a href="https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/07/19/sugar-during-pregnancy-linked-to-allergies.aspx">may prevent your child from developing allergies and asthma in the future. </a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><a href="https://draxe.com/fish-oil-pregnancy-lowers-asthma-risk/">https://draxe.com/fish-oil-pregnancy-lowers-asthma-ri</a><em><a href="https://draxe.com/fish-oil-pregnancy-lowers-asthma-risk/">sk/</a></em></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Â</p> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Nausea due to <strong>morning sickness</strong> is very common, affecting up to 80 percent of pregnant women, but usually not harmful in most cases.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Here are <strong><a href="https://draxe.com/morning-sickness/">6 ways to overcome morning sickness naturally</a>.</strong></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Â</p> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" height="88" width="500"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Did you know c-section delivery now accounts for 1 in 3 U.S. births?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">It&#39;s common, but is it the best for baby and mom? Emergencies are one thing, but what about planned c-sections?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Be informed about the risks of </span><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">planned c-sections</span></strong><span style="font-size:16px;"> so you can make an educated choice: <strong><a href="https://draxe.com/caesarean-section/">https://draxe.com/caesarean-section/</a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Natural childbirth has the most benefits for mom and baby. Discover the <strong><a href="https://draxe.com/natural-childbirth/">Top 7 Benefits of Natural Childbirth and 6 Steps To Take for a Safe & Natural Childbirth. </a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Keep in mind no matter what method ultimately happens, having a birth plan and support team in place makes all the difference.</span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Â</p> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" height="2582" width="529"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><img alt="VBAC - Dr. Axe" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-60755" data-jpibfi-indexer="1" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="" data-jpibfi-post-title="The Truth about VBAC (And What Your Doctor Probably Isnât Telling You)" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://draxe.com/vbac/" data-jpibfi-src="https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/VBACGraphic.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px" src="https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/VBACGraphic.jpg" srcset="https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/VBACGraphic.jpg 735w, https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/VBACGraphic-87x480.jpg 87w, https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/VBACGraphic-185x1024.jpg 185w" style="float: left; width: 461px; height: 2550px;" /></p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p>Â</p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Considering a VBAC? <strong><a href="https://draxe.com/vbac/">Here&#39;s what you need to know</a> </strong>that your doctor probably isn&#39;t telling you.</span></p> <p>Â</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Â</p> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Â</p> <p><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="433" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/490vVP4fogE" width="770"></iframe></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>