How can I get calcium in my diet?
Naturally SavvyQ: I know calcium is important during pregnancy but I am allergic to dairy. What foods are good sources of calcium? A: Good food sources of calcium are almonds,...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Pregnancy and Prenantal FAQAm I pregnant?
Naturally SavvyQ: What are the first signs of pregnancy? A: The signs differ for all women. The most common signs are a missed period, breast tenderness, frequent urination, m...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Pregnancy and Prenantal FAQHow much weight should I gain while pregnant?
Naturally SavvyQ: How much weight should I gain while pregnant? A: The current recommendations are to gain somewhere in the vicinity of 25-35 pounds. The exact number will dep...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Pregnancy and Prenantal FAQHow can I deal with constipation?
Naturally SavvyQ: I have become constipated during my pregnancy. What can I do to increase the frequency of my bowel movements? A: The most important factors for healthy bowel...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Pregnancy and Prenantal FAQShould I avoid diet products?
Naturally SavvyQ: Should I avoid diet products? A: Even though many doctors and medical experts argue that artificial sweeteners are safe to consume, the reality is that thes...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Pregnancy and Prenantal FAQIs fish safe to eat while pregnant?
Naturally SavvyQ: Can I eat fish while pregnant? A: The answer to that question is not so simple. There are many opinions as to which fish are safe to eat and even how much f...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Pregnancy and Prenantal FAQWhat supplements should I take while pregnant?
Naturally SavvyQ: What are the top supplements I should consider while pregnant? A: As far as supplements go, the top recommendations would be to choose both a good quality mu...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Pregnancy and Prenantal FAQGetting nutrients while dealing with nausea
Naturally SavvyQ: I have terrible nausea and it is turning me off of most food. What can I do to make sure I get nutrients into my body? A: Try and stick to bland tasting an...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Pregnancy and Prenantal FAQ9 Tips for Managing Pain in Natural Childbirth
Lilian PrestiA growing number of women are opting for natural childbirth in recognition of the health benefits for both themselves and their babies. These women choose to vi...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PregnancyManaging Heartburn During Pregnancy
Naturally SavvyAlongside the joys of pregnancy frequently come a few discomforts, with heartburn being one of the more common ones. Heartburn, also called acid reflux and GE...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalShould I Take Omega 3's While Pregnant?
Naturally SavvyQ. Should I be taking an Omega 3 fish oil supplement while I am pregnant or should I just eat more fish? - Elana A: According to, pregnant women need to avoid e...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Pregnancy and Prenantal FAQDealing with Pregnancy Blues Naturally
Lilian PrestiFor many women, the experience of pregnancy is a beautiful and happy period during which they eagerly await the arrival of their baby. For many other women how...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalChoosing A Prenatal Multi-Vitamin / Mineral
Lilian PrestiThese days, many pregnant women decide to begin taking a multi-vitamin/mineral as soon as they find out they are pregnant. They do so in the hopes of ensuring t...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalPrenatal Sample Meal Plan
Lilian PrestiNutrition is essential for women trying to conceive and for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consider the meal plan below if you are in the prenatal st...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalPrenatal Nutrition Basics
Lilian PrestiWhat you eat is important at every stage in your life and it is especially true during pregnancy. During pregnancy, a fetus can only be nourished through its m...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalPrenatal Health Dangers In The Home
Lilian PrestiMost pregnant women think of their homes as their sanctuary, a place where they can rest and prepare for the arrival of their new baby. What many of these same...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalPregnancy & Fish Consumption
Naturally SavvyOver the past few decades fish and seafood, which is high in iron, zinc, and omega 3’s, was considered a healthier and more easily digestible protein sourc...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalWeight Loss After Pregnancy (It Is Possible)
Lilian PrestiGaining weight is an inevitable part of pregnancy—it just comes with the territory. However, what is not a certainty is keeping the extra weight on permanently....
Read more...CategoriesNatural PregnancyPrenatal Yoga Principles
Latham ThomasPrenatal yoga improves your mood, can reduce pregnancy anxiety by helping to clear your head and brings you into a state of physical and spiritual awareness. It...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalTurning Inward With Prenatal Yoga
Latham ThomasCan you visualize it? Can you feel it? That’s your life lengthening. Yoga is all about flexibility, strength and lengthening your muscles. It increases your wel...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalPreparing For Pregnancy
Lilian PrestiMost women clean up their diets and their lifestyle habits as soon as they become pregnant. Knowing they are responsible for another being’s health provides mo...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalDealing with Constipation During Pregnancy
Naturally SavvyAlongside the emotional highs of pregnancy come the physical lows resulting from the thousands of physiological changes that transpire during the nine-and-a-hal...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PregnancyDietary Factors That May Inhibit Fertility
Lilian PrestiInfertility rates are on the rise and a growing number of couples are now turning towards fertility treatments for help with conceiving. However, one of the sub...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalNatural Family Planning
Naturally SavvyFor many couples deciding when to have children is carefully planned. Today, more and more people want to finish schooling and establish their career before tak...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalHealthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Lilian PrestiGaining a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy is necessary to ensure a growing fetus has everything it needs to thrive. The extra weight allows a mother...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PregnancyFull-Fat for Fertility
Naturally SavvyTrying to get pregnant? Skip the skim milk and choose cheese instead! According to a recent study published in Human Reproduction, consuming low-fat dairy produ...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalEssential Nutrients for Pregnancy
Lilian PrestiCongratulations! You have now embarked on one of life’s most special journeys. The excitement of growing a baby inside you may seem enough to sustain you throug...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PrenatalFoods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Naturally SavvyThe decision to eat better comes naturally for most pregnant women as they understand the choices they make will have implications on the health of their growin...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PregnancyCurbing Nausea During Pregnancy
Lilian PrestiPregnancy and nausea just seem to go together. Approximately 75 percent of pregnant women experience some level of nausea during their pregnancy. The degree of ...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PregnancyVegetarianism and Pregnancy Can Go Together
Lilian PrestiVegetarianism is a way of life for health, ethical, or religious reasons, but what shoud pregnant vegetarians do? Contrary to what worrying relatives or friends...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PregnancyThe Benefits of Natural Childbirth
Lilian PrestiNatural childbirth, also known as un-medicated birth, has many hidden benefits that more women of childbearing age should be aware of. In our society, giving pa...
Read more...CategoriesNatural PregnancyNot Sure if You're Pregnant? Look for These Signs
Naturally SavvyAside from the most obvious sign—a missed period—a woman’s body provides plenty of other signs of pregnancy. Immediately after conception the body begins prep...
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