Category Archives: Pregnancy Skin Care
About the Mask of Pregnancy
June 22, 2011
It’s the first full day of summer today, so I’m thinking about sunshine. Just thinking about it, mind you. The sky is completely cloudy here and there’s not a ray of sun to be seen. Nevertheless, it seems like a … Continue reading
7 Habits for Beautiful Pregnant Skin
May 25, 2011
Beautiful pregnant skin begins from the inside out. Perhaps even more important than what vitamins, nutrients and oils you put ON your pregnant skin is what goes on IN your skin. Healthy skin is beautiful skin. For naturally glowing, pregnant … Continue reading
Preventing Pregnancy Stretch Marks in 4 Steps
May 12, 2011
First the bad news: you have a 75 to 90% chance of getting stretch marks during pregnancy. Your individual risk of getting stretch marks is strongly influenced by heredity, and therefore, midwives and OB/GYNs commonly discourage pregnant women from even … Continue reading
5 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts
May 4, 2011
Did Mother’s Day sneak up on you? Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8 this year. If you’re an expectant father (or grandparent or aunt or sister) with a first child on the way, it’s easy to miss. You still have time … Continue reading
What I Love About Earth Mama Angel Baby
April 26, 2011
First, a disclaimer: I love all of the brands I’ve selected for Maternitique. Honestly, I wouldn’t offer to moms anything but the very best and those products that are safe, effective and supportive of your beautiful pregnancy. But Earth Mama … Continue reading
Vegan Pregnancy Products
April 18, 2011
Continuing with April’s Earth month theme, I’m going to extend the vegan pregnancy conversation to vegan pregnancy products today, since one of the common reasons people choose veganism is because of the impact of animal agriculture on the environment. There … Continue reading
Organic Pregnancy Products
April 9, 2011
Today’s moms-to-be have wonderful options for organic pregnancy products. If you’re planning to “go green” with your baby, why not start before baby arrives? Baby’s toxin exposure begins in the womb. During pregnancy, you can start giving baby the healthiest, … Continue reading
5 Steps to an Organic Pregnancy
April 6, 2011
April is Earth Month, so what better time to talk about organic pregnancy than now? Many people who make organic lifestyle choices are motivated to save Mother Earth. When it comes to organic pregnancy choices, however, the motivation is closer … Continue reading
Updates for Earth Mama Angel Baby
February 17, 2011
With the first signs of crocuses and daffodils, early spring makes me think of Earth Mama Angel Baby, because I know Mama Melinda (CEO Melinda Olson) is busy preparing her organic herb garden for the growing season. The other reason … Continue reading
Lessons from ABC Kids Expo, Vol 4
October 18, 2010
Mirror Image Isomers, D- and L- of Lactic Acid Do you know what “chirally correct” means? I didn’t. But at ABC Kids Expo last week, I learned. Sometimes, substances we take internally or apply to our skin don’t work they … Continue reading
