Acne
Pregnancy hormones can wreak havoc and cause breakouts on your face, back and elsewhere. In fact, more than half of pregnant women struggle with acne while pregnant. Acne during …
Pregnancy Complaints/Remedies Library
While you are probably very excited about having a baby, you may not have expected many of the undesirable body changes that would occur during pregnancy. Thankfully there are safe and natural ways to treat, overcome and even avoid common pregnancy symptoms. We hope this resource will bring help and relief as you do the wonderful work of growing and nourishing your baby.
Disclaimer: The material on this website is provided for educational purposes only. You should not rely on the information on this website as an alternative to medical advice from your healthcare provider.
Anti-Flu Recipe
A natural flu preventative for adults (including pregnant women) Elderberry Syrup: 2 teaspoons per day (Brand names Sambucol or Sambuguard) Vitamin D3: 4000 IU per day Vitamin C: …
Back Pain
Back Pain is a very common complaint during pregnancy – in fact between 50-70% of women experience it to some degree. Back pain most commonly occurs later in pregnancy. As the baby …
Braxton-Hicks Contractions
Braxton-Hicks Contractions are often called “practice contractions,” Braxton-Hicks Contractions can begin as early as the 2nd trimester but are most commonly experienced during the …
Colds and Congestion
If you come down with a cold don’t worry; the symptoms of a cold or the flu are usually harmless to your baby. You may find that your cold lasts a little longer than usual; this is …
Constipation
Constipation is a very common ailment that affects more than half of all pregnant women. Constipation during pregnancy is believed to be caused by the expansion of the uterus on …
Depression
Hormone changes during pregnancy, which affect the chemicals in your brain, can be intensified by life stressors and can lead to depression. Some of the symptoms of depression …
Edema
During pregnancy, your blood and bodily fluids increase by nearly 50%! This extra fluid retention is needed to help soften the body, allowing it to expand as your baby grows. The …
Fatigue
Fatigue or a lack of energy during pregnancy is very normal and is experienced by many expecting mothers. The extent to which you experience a lack of energy varies for every …
Gas
Gas is a common complaint during pregnancy. Gas during pregnancy is caused by an increase in progesterone levels; progesterone is a hormone, which causes muscles in your body to …
Headaches
Headaches are one of the most common complaints during pregnancy, headaches can occur at any time but most often strike in the 1st and 3rd trimesters. A surge in hormones and an …
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids, swollen varicose veins in the rectal opening, are a common pregnancy complaint especially during the third trimester due to your expanding uterus putting pressure on …
Insomnia
A common misconception is that a pregnant woman should not sleep on her backor that she should only sleep on her left side, however this is not accurate information. Pregnant women …
Leg Cramps
Leg Cramps are very common during pregnancy, especially during the 3rd trimester. Leg cramps during pregnancy result from additional weight gain of pregnancy as well as changes …
Midwives’ Bran Muffins
Ingredients 1 ½ cups 100% All Bran 1 cup flour (any alternative flour such as almond or coconut may be used) 1 egg ¾ cup milk 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. melted …
Moodiness
Mood swings during pregnancy are normal and common; pregnancy is filled with many changes and hormonal fluctuations. Things to Try: Get plenty of sleep Eat a piece of fruit or a …
Morning Sickness
Morning Sickness can vary from the occasional nausea at certain times during the day/evening through vomiting many times throughout the day. Morning sickness is a result of high …
Nausea
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Sore Breasts
Sore Breasts are a very common pregnancy symptom, sore breasts are caused by an increase in the hormones levels of estrogen and progesterone. Additionally the increase in the …
Tried and True Yankee Recipe (for Morning Sickness)
Ingredients 1 large Banana, peeled, (cut into chunks and wrap in plastic, freeze for 24 hours) 1 cup cantaloupe chunks (cover tightly and freeze for 24 hours) 1 ¼ cups skim milk ½ …
Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins are blue or purple, swollen veins that bulge near the surface of the skin; varicose veins may worsen or appear for the first time during pregnancy. The good news is …
Weight Gain
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to pregnancy weight gain; the ideal amount of weight you should gain during pregnancy depends on numerous factors including your …