Yellow and orange colored fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins A and C, which help prevent infection. They also contain beta-carotene, zeaxathin (related to vision), flavonoids (antioxidants), lycopene, and potassium. Pregnant women should eat 5 servings per week. With winter weather moving in, one easy, delicious way to fit them into your diet is […]
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The majority of American women choose to have an epidural during labor and birth. Like most interventions, an epidural can be an important tool when used judiciously. Occasionally, it can help prevent other complications. However, an epidural has its own risks, and women should be aware of these risks to themselves and their babies well […]
‘To know the way ahead, ask those coming back’ – Chinese Proverb This is a profound and simple quote; especially apropos of childbirth. It’s been the quote on our MySpace page for the last few years because I believe this says it all. We are surrounded by experienced mothers who are experts in their own […]
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If you are even half the Twerd (translation: Twilight nerd) that Laura and I are then you’ve probably seen New Moon. We’ve both seen it twice now – which seems like a reasonable number compared to the number of times we’d both seen Twilight by this time last year. Needless to say we’re both obsessed […]
I recently attended a women’s circle, and everyone brought something to share. My contribution was black bean hummus, and it was a hit! Pregnant women need extra protein in their diets: 80-100 grams a day to prevent pre-eclampsia, a serious illness of late pregnancy. One cup of black beans has 15 grams of protein, and […]
We will be offering our first Douglasville Intuitive Birth class beginning on December 6. You can read more about Intuitive Birth on our website, www.babystepsonline.net. Class location: Planet Chiropractic 2971 Fairburn Road Douglasville, GA 30135 (770) 783-1799 http://www.myplanetchiro.com