Category: ’Pregnancy’

Flower Essences: Emotional Support for the Whole Family

January 6th, 2013 by Megan - Leave a comment

Flower Essences: Emotional Support for the Whole Family

While searching for ways to support her young toddler, Megan learns about Flower Essences and their ability to provide emotional support and healing for the whole family.  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Birth, Holistic Health, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

Heartburn Help

November 19th, 2012 by Gretchen - 4 Comments

Heartburn Help

After suffering from heartburn through two pregnancies, Gretchen lists out some of her favorite natural remedies for soothing heartburn.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Holistic Health, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

Celebrating Your Own Birth Day

October 5th, 2012 by Lyndsay - 3 Comments

Celebrating Your Own Birth Day

Lyndsay offers some suggestions for different ways that a mama can celebrate herself and her experiences on her child’s birthday.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Balance, Birth, Body Image, Healthy Living, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

How’s Your Pelvic Floor? 5 Things You Need to Know

September 7th, 2012 by Moorea - 3 Comments

How’s Your Pelvic Floor? 5 Things You Need to Know

Poop and pee—those things we are fine talking about as long as it comes to diapering and potty training your child. But what about you? Tips for improving and protecting your pelvic muscle health.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Birth, Holistic Health, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

Eggs: Power Protein for Pregnancy and Beyond

August 10th, 2012 by Gretchen - 4 Comments

Eggs: Power Protein for Pregnancy and Beyond

Discover the power of eggs with Gretchen as she shares their nutritional value and some favorite recipes.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

Resources to Reduce Birth Fear

June 4th, 2012 by Amy - 3 Comments

Resources to Reduce Birth Fear

Amy shares several resources as well as an approach to self-care to help women work with fear surrounding birth.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Birth, Parenting Philosophies, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

Giveaway: Intensive Repair Oil From Avishi Organics — $39 ARV {5.19; US} CLOSED

May 5th, 2012 by NPN Reviewers - 30 Comments

Giveaway: Intensive Repair Oil From Avishi Organics — $39 ARV {5.19; US} CLOSED

This is a joint giveaway with The Artful Mama and Natural Parents Network for a bottle of Avishi Organics Intensive Repair Oil. Contest is open to US mailing addresses and closes May 19.  Read More…

30 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Birth, Body Image, Healthy Living, Holistic Health, Natural Parenting Products, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting, Reviews and Giveaways

Giveaway: The Other Baby Book – $13 ARV {4.16; Worldwide} CLOSED

April 9th, 2012 by NPN Reviewers - 44 Comments

Photo Credit: The Other Baby Book

The Other Baby Book is a wonderfully written parenting book with no-nonsense advice from two natural parenting mamas who have been there and done that. They tell it like it is, without judgment and with loving, sound, and gentle advice.  Read More…

44 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Natural Parenting Products, Parenting Philosophies, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting, Reviews and Giveaways

Embracing the Hospital Birth Experience

March 26th, 2012 by Jenn - 15 Comments

Embracing the Hospital Birth Experience

I almost feel like a natural parenting blasphemer when I confess that I truly enjoyed my hospital birth experience.  Read More…

15 Comments | Posted in Birth, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

What to Say (and What NOT to Say) to a New/Pregnant Parent Who Receives a “Special Needs” Diagnosis

March 14th, 2012 by NPN Guest - 15 Comments

What to Say (and What NOT to Say) to a New/Pregnant Parent Who Receives a “Special Needs” Diagnosis

More than 100 parents of children with special needs respond to the question “what should I say (and not say) to a pregnant/new parent who has received a special needs diagnosis?” Learn how you can respond with sensitivity.  Read More…

15 Comments | Posted in Balance, Belief, Holistic Health, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting, Special Needs

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