Safe Deodorants To Use When Pregnant

  • February 26, 2021

Look closely at the label of your favourite deodorant now that you’re pregnant. You want to steer clear of parabens, which are preservatives that have been linked to birth defects. And anything containing synthetic fragrance is definitely questionable. Other ingredients to stay away from in your underarm products are PEG 20, propylene glycol, triclosan and sodium benzoate. Another big issue with deodorant (especially the kind that’s an antiperspirant too) is that the aluminum-based compounds that prevent you from becoming a sweaty mess are believed by some to be potentially cancer-causing....

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Resource Information For New Parents

  • February 10, 2021

Acetaminophen and pregnancy https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320584 https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20160817/acetaminophen-pregnancy-bad-mix#1 Things to avoid in personal care if pregnant https://www.ewg.org/childrenshealth/23357/5-things-avoid-your-personal-care-products-if-you-re-pregnant-or-trying-get Nausea and Vomiting https://www.pregnancyinfo.ca/your-pregnancy/healthy-pregnancy/nausea-and-vomiting/ Smart Mom .ca  tons of resources and information https://www.smartmomcanada.ca/ Healthiest Babies Possible https://www.options.bc.ca/program/healthiest-babies-possible Government...

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Foods New Mum’s Should Have In Their Kitchen

  • February 8, 2021

Basmati Rice It is light, soft, smooth and nourishing. It is easy to digest and low GI. Ayurveda considers basmati sattvic or pure. Atta Flour It contains the germ and the endosperm of wheat, but not the bran. Bran fibre is insoluble, so atta flour is much lighter more easily digested. Any plain flour that you usually use will do if you can't find atta flour. Local Dark Sugar It is excellent for blood building, high in iron and very strengthening. It is heavy, moist and warm, whilst white sugar is light, dry and cold. Black Sesame Seeds These are used for anaemia, pain relief...

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