Natural Pregnancy Project

Motrin Bashes Baby Wearing in New Ad Campaign

2008-11-16T23:27:15Z

If you are a baby wearing mama, and you use Motrin, you might want to think twice. Their newest ad campaign features a video that mocks and condescends to their target audience.

Here’s the condescending, mocking, anti mom and baby video.

I was so furious when I watched it I could barely speak. You would think a company who’s target audience is mothers, and has millions of dollars to spend on market research, and advertising would do a little bit better job than to insult their target market.

Insinuating baby wearing is simply a fashion statement, so you can feel like a “real mom”.

Mocking different styles of baby carriers.

“supposedly it’s a REAL bonding experience” I mean come on! Just do a quick Google search and you can see the benefits of baby wearing real and many.

“moms who wear their babies cry more than other moms”? What’s that about. Maybe you need a lesson or two from your local NINO leader to learn how to properly wear your baby so it doesn’t cause so much pain. I know wearing my little one was the only thing that calmed her down, and didn’t bother my back at all. In fact, it cured the pain in my head from 24 hour screaming of a high needs infant.

Look like an “official mom” because you wear your baby. Check yourself. It makes you look like a mom who cares about doing the best you can for your baby and youself.

So now wearing a baby makes us look tired and crazy?

These are probably the same people who think formula is better than breast milk.

You can bet your sweet bippy, all motrin products will be leaving our household today ~ Forever.

Fantastic Response to the Video:

Pregnancy Yoga ~ More PreNatal Yoga Poses

2008-10-07T13:21:59Z

As I’ve said in the past pregnancy yoga is wonderful for your body, mind and spirit during pregnancy. Here are a few more pregnancy yoga poses to help you maintain your flexibility as well as learn how to control your breath.

When you learn how to control your breath in non stressful situations you will be better able to draw on that skill during more stressful times ~ like during labor. The ability to control your breath, and therefore you mind will do you very well during labor.

Yoga helps you get in touch with your body, and your baby. It helps to connect you with your spirit and helps you to get in touch with your ability to handle anything that comes along. This video will show you what you can expect from a great pregnancy yoga video.

This last video will provide you with some pointers and some hip openers for those in their third trimester of pregnancy.

If you continue to do pregnancy yoga you will find you have less water retention and water buildup in your legs.

If you have enjoyed these yoga videos you may enjoy having a full length yoga practice at your finger tips. The one I used during my pregnancy was Prenatal Yoga With Shiva Rea, but there are numerous prenatal videos available depending on your style and the style of yoga you enjoy.

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Natural Childbirth Videos ~ A Lotus Birth

2008-08-14T16:33:59Z

If you have never heard of a Lotus birth, you are not alone. I had not heard of it before either. But after a little research here’s what I’ve found.

Lotus birth is allowing the umbilical cord to remain intact and connected to the placenta until it naturally detaches itself from the body. Just as it naturally would three to 10 days after birth.

This is seen as giving the baby time to adjust and to transition from living in the womb with the placenta as their only source of nutrients to living in the world. It is a big transition and this is said to help make it easier.

You don’t find many childbirth videos of Lotus birth, but I did find one today I thought I’d share with you.

Lotus Birth Childbirth Video

If you have had a Lotus Birth I’d love to hear from you. Please send me note or leave a comment below.

How to Induce Labor ~ Inducing Labor with Accupressure

2008-08-10T19:21:04Z

I have a couple great things for you today if you are want to know how to induce labor. If you are inducing labor because you are past your “due date” and don’t want to be chemically induced these will help you out tremendously!!

The first of which is a great video I found today that shows a woman inducing labor by pressing on certain specific pressure points. The video clearly illustrates when, where and how to use these pressure points to induce labor. (I wish I had seen this video when I was overdue!!)

The second thing I have for you today to learn how to induce labor is an excellent ebook that will walk you through everything you need to know about inducing labor with accupressure. This ebook is a digital download so you will get it right away, and you can start using the techniques to induce labor within minutes.

I remember when I was past my due date, my midwife told me I would be induced on Wed if I hadn’t already gone into labor. I was desperate to figure out how to induce labor. I tried all the herbal remedies and homeopathics I could find. Nothing really worked for me ~ but I think it was more my mental state than anything! I wish I had know about inducing labor with acupressure, it may have been just the thing to help me induce labor naturally, and help release some of the fear I was having (that I now realize was probably holding back my labor).

And one more thing. If you have not heard of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) I STRONGLY urge you to take a look. This is an amazingly powerful tool to help you release fears, concerns, hidden limiting beliefs, and even alleviate back pain, and morning sickness. Yes it is just that amazing!! It is very similar to acupressure. It uses the energy meridians in your body to help you release things you don’t need. Here’s a great website where you can learn all about it. It’s easy and fast and results are almost immediate!! I REALLY wish I had known about EFT during my back labor that lasted for 39 hours!! Here’s the EFT website and to get a good feel for how it really works here’s a great EFT video done by Bob Doyle.

Holistic Nutrition and Pregnancy

2008-08-10T16:02:55Z

Holistic Nutrition helps individuals achieve optimal mental, physical and spiritual health through the use of food and nutrients. It is used to help already healthy people stay healthy, but it can also be used to help improve symptoms of disease for those already living with a chronic ailment. It is a perfect nutritional plan for pregnancy because it is tailor made to your specific needs.

The focus is on eating foods that provide your body with the highest levels of nutritional value and supplementing one’s diet with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids when necessary. It is more than just eating a balanced diet though.

Diet and nutrition have a serious impact on physical as well as mental health. The wrong food and/or a lack of balanced nutrients can lead to many problematic psychological and physical symptoms as well as chronic health conditions.

Holistic Nutrition: As Individual as the People Who Use It

Getting to know your body and what it needs is one of the most important steps you can take if you want to live a holistic lifestyle and follow the principles of holistic nutrition. . Everyone is different which means every body is different and will need different foods and nutrients. It all depends on your biochemical make up.

Becoming attentive to your body as well as your thoughts, feelings and reaction to what you put in your body will provide you information on how each nutrient, food or supplement affects your body. Keep a journal of physical and psychological symptoms and then research their relationship to diet and nutrient levels. Keeping a journal is helpful, but getting a biochemical workup of your blood is a wise idea. This will give you some exact measurements to judge your progress. Allergy tests can also help you identify hidden allergies that are affecting your body.

Holistic Nutrition is very individualistic. You will need to meet with a holistic nutritionist to figure out exactly what your body needs, and set up a program individualized to your needs.

The Basics of Holistic Nutrition

Even though holistic nutrition is largely individualized, there are some basics that apply to all individuals who wish to follow a holistic nutritional plan. Here are some of the basics you will need to know if you plan to follow a holistic nutrition plan. If you plan to use holistic nutrition during your pregnancy talk to your doctor and make sure she is open to helping you with your nutrition.

- All food should be organic as much as possible.

- Avoid junk food and processed food.

- No food with additives and preservatives.

- No sugar or caffeine.

- Drink adequate amounts of pure water. Filtered and free of chlorine and other contaminants.

- Avoid microwaves.

- No genetically engineered food.

- Identify hidden food allergies.

- Address nutritional deficiencies.

- Eat whole foods in their natural state as much as possible.

Getting started with Holistic Nutrition

If you are going to start living a holistic nutrition lifestyle during your pregnancy you need to take it slow. This is a major change from the average American diet. Start making one change at a time until you are meeting all the requirements for holistic nutrition. Be kind to yourself, this is not an easy process.

You also want to which changes are having what affect. If you make too many changes at once you will not be able to tell which changes were beneficial, and which were not.

Make sure to read labels ~ even at the health food store. All products marked as “organic” may not be completely organic. It’s important to know exactly what you are putting in your body.

As your body responds to the changes you are making, as well as the further you move into your pregnancy you will need to reevaluate your plan, make sure you are still getting all the nutrients and vitamins you need. As you move forward in your pregnancy you may find your nutritional needs have changed. Also food allergies may get worse or better simply by changing your eating habits. This needs to be watched and adjusted for if it does happen. You may find your food plan for this month may not be what you need next month.

No matter where you are at in your pregnancy you will find holistic nutrition a helpful way of life. You will find you have more energy, a clarity of mind, strength and a strong healthy body with which to give birth.

Unique Baby Blanket ~ Secure2Me Baby Blanket

2008-07-31T22:08:32Z

I was working on another project today and came across these unique baby blankets. I wish I had one when my little one was smaller. It would have solved many problems for me.

This blanket is unique because it has little clips on the corners. This allows you to attach the blanket to your carrier, stroller, car seat, anywhere you need it to stay. It’s a great idea and will help free up our busy hands, and keep baby warm.

Take a look at the Secure 2 You Baby Blanket. I think it would be a great baby blanket gift idea!

Increasing Food Allergies ~ What Pregnant Women Can Do to Decrease Food Allergies in Children

2008-07-31T22:09:55Z

photo credit: ralphbijker

I’ve been reading a lot lately on food allergies, sensitivities, and even natural chemicals that are in some foods and how they affect our children’s behavior, as well as our own.

I was getting concerned with some of my little one’s behavior and was talking to a friend. She mentioned to me that it sounded like food, and not necessarily discipline. That’s where my research started. As with most things, it seems once I start doing a little research the more the subject comes up.

If you have had food sensitivities or food allergies it’s more likely your children will have similar interests, so it’s wise to find out what you can do while your pregnant and your children are young to decrease the likelihood of food allergies.

Here are some of the resources I have found.

Fed Up With Food Additives This site is very comprehensive and will give you tons of information on food allergies, food sensitivities, as well as sensitivities to naturally occurring chemicals in food.

The author of this site also has written a book called Fed Up . She is from Australia and I was only able to find it on Amazon. It is a very good book, especially if you are already experiencing issues with food sensitivities. It provides all the information on which foods contain which additives/chemicals, as well as an explanation of the elimination diet. She also provides quite a few recipes in the back with explanations of what chemicals/additives they do have. If you think your children are experiencing behavior related to food additives I highly recommend this book.

IF you decide the FAILSAFE diet is for you and your family she has also written a The Failsafe Cookbook to help you follow the Failsafe diet.

Today I was watching Good Morning America and saw an American mom who is battling some of the same issues. She is working on getting artificial food colorings taken out of American foods, and spearheading a movement to make our foods more natural.

Her website is very informative, and written in language Americans will easily understand. She provides a list of doctors who are helping her, including Dr. Sears. She provides many studies and informative articles, as well as an ongoing blog about the subject. This information starts with what moms can do while they’re pregnant to help prevent allergies in their children, and continues on to how to manage allergies in schools. Allergy Kids is a great website, and provides so much useful information for the new mom, and the moms dealing with this issue.

I’d love to hear what you think about the issue of food additives, colorings, and your experiences managing these issues in your children. Feel free to leave comments or join us on the forum!

Natural Childbirth ~ Twins and Triplets

2008-07-31T22:13:28Z

Do you believe the only option for a twin or triplet birth is a C-Section?

Watch this video and see what you think then!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E-wULAaD50

Leave your comments and let me know what you think.

FDA Warns Against Using A Harmful Nipple Cream

2008-05-26T12:52:51Z

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned women not to use or purchase Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream, marketed by MOM Enterprises Inc. of San Rafael, California.

The cream, promoted to nursing mothers to help soothe dry or cracked nipples, contains ingredients that may cause respiratory distress, vomiting and diarrhea in infants, the agency said.

The potentially harmful ingredients in the cream are chlorphenesin and phenoxyethanol.

“FDA is particularly concerned that nursing infants are being unwittingly exposed by their mothers to this product with dangerous side effects,” said Janet Woodcock, director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “Additionally, these two ingredients may interact with one another to further compound and increase the risk of respiratory depression in nursing infants.”

The company has stopped selling the cream. The FDA said consumers should stop using the cream and consult a doctor if they experience problems or believe that their infant may have experienced problems due to the product.

Mothers whose children may have suffered adverse effects because of this product should contact the FDA’s MedWatch at 800-332-1088.

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This is why I use 100% organic creams on my little one. For nipple cream I recommend Lansinoh. It is 100% lanolin and is completely safe for both mom and baby. It’s important to keep in mind, everything you put on your skin or your baby’s skin gets into their system. Make sure you look at the ingredients on your diaper rash cream as well as any body wash or shampoo you are using on your baby. I recommend the Earth Mama Angel Baby line of products for safe natural products to use on my baby.

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Woman Breastfeeds 8 Babies During the Earthquake

2008-05-24T14:19:30Z

This is an amazing story and a true testament to the power of the breast.
A chinese policewoman is helping earthquake victims in a very personal way. Not only is she nursing her own new baby, but 7 others as well.

She is nursing the children of 3 mothers who are now homeless due to the earthquake and too traumatized to nurse.

She is also nursing 5 orphans. The orphans were put in an orphanage after losing their parents, however, the orphanage has no powdered milk to make formula.

This woman is a hero. It is amazing to see just what a woman’s body can do when it needs to. It’s makes me pretty sad, to hear so many women say “I don’t have enough milk” when it is fairly obvious the body can make more than enough milk for one baby, this woman is feeding 8.

If you want you can read the whole article about the cop who breastfed 8 babies.