Pregnancy

I remember being pregnant and knowing that I had to give up one of my treats, cheese! Of my only treats, red wine, cheese and dark chocolate - two of them had to go!!!

Well, not all cheese, but what I like to think of as the gourmet and healthy ones! Basically, all the hard yellow varieties (Cheddar, Jalsberg, Tasty) are fine. It's your soft or white chesses (brie, ricotta, fetta) that you need to watch out for, much to my disappointment!

Some pregnant women may or may ...

Ever heard the term 'oh she's pregnant and must be eating for two' or use this as an excuse to devour anything and everything in sight! In fact, experts suggest that consuming an extra 300 calories is all that is needed for the second and third trimesters of a woman's pregnancy.

What is 300 calories? You'll pretty much reach this with the following foods:

• a small tub of natural yoghurt and a small apple
• a piece of grain toast and some nut spread or avocado

It's easy ...

Preparing for the birth of your baby, whether it be your 1st or 4th, can be a daunting thought. It's the unknown that can bring feelings of apprehension, fear and uncertainty. There are a few natural ways to calm the mind and prepare the body for this amazing time in your life.

The following are some natural remedies that significantly helped me prepare for the (early!) arrival of my daughter.

1. The well known Bach Flower remedy mix 'Rescue Remedy' - contains a fabulous ...

Hello, Aloha from Hawaii!

This blog comes to you from my balcony over looking the clear beautiful waters of waikiki beach that I can see through the swaying palm trees. Sound amazing??? It sure is!

I am currently on a big family holiday with my 8 month old baby girl & husband, just to name a few...

This time last year, we were in a similiar spot on waikiki beach talking to our un-born bubba as I basked in the sun, 5 months pregnant.

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Hello amazing-pregnant-mumma's!

Not sure if you have or will experience the cheeky leg cramps that sneak up on you in the middle of the night but I sure did! The pain can wake you up & keep you awake, not fun!

Muscle cramps can be due to a lack of the minerals Calcium & Magnesium. These minerals are needed in greater amounts during pregnancy. If you do suffer from these nasty cramps, make sure your diet is full of foods high in magnesium such as; nuts, seeds, ...