What a parent should know about ensuring a vegetarian baby is healthy I was a vegetarian, and for some years a vegan (strict vegetarian), during my early adult life. I chose this path for a mixture of health, environmental, and ethical reasons. But I do not recommend this for the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum years….
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The Fifth Vital Sign: Fertility Tracking as a Window to Health “Behind every wise woman are many other wise women,” is the motto of Justisse Healthworks for Women and Justisse College. The impetus for Geraldine Matus to found this system and network for women began 39 years ago after having an adverse reaction to the…
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If you have previously used hormonal birth control—and, who hasn’t these days—you will most likely need help recovering your optimal health, ideally before pregnancy. Hormonal birth control can deplete the body of key nutrients, including thyroid hormones and zinc, which are both crucial for reproductive health. “There is evidence that the longer a woman is…
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Mama (& Papa) Brain: Better Than Ever Pregnancy Brain, Momnesia, Porridge Brain…. they are all terms that you understand all too well if you are pregnant and reading this book now. That mushy feeling and all the underlying emotions that seem to go along with it in pregnancy are real and they serve a good…
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This is perfect timing as I just finished writing on supplements, including Vitamin D, for the new Green Mama book on Pregnancy. (Look for it this Spring.) These days vitamin D is considered a sort of wonder-vitamin helping with weight management, mood, and overall health. It is one of the few additional supplements that I…
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 The Green Mama’s Guide to Safer Skincare for Children

Children are vulnerable

The Green Mama’s three steps to achieving the healthiest, greenest pregnancy

1.   Eat organic.

Pregnant women and children will especially benefit from eating organic food.