As parents, we want the best for our little ones, and that includes choosing the most gentle and sustainable options for their well-being. I was lucky, being raised in India where cloth diapers were the norm; they especially made the difference on my uber sensitive skin. While it seems like…
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects pregnant women, and it can lead to complications for both the mother and the baby if left uncontrolled. The exact causes of gestational diabetes are not fully understood, but there are several known risk factors that can increase a woman's likelihood…
Rose water is widely used and recommended by Ayurvedic practitioners during pregnancy from everything from skin care to stress relief. Here are some tips on how to use rose water during pregnancy: Soothe morning sickness: Add a few drops of rose water to a glass of water and sip it…
In Ayurveda, Garbhini-Pandu (anemia in pregnancy) is described as a pregnant woman becoming weak and pale. The major driver of this (mostly temporary) disorder is the increased need for iron during pregnancy driven by the need for nourishment in her own body, building lactation support and growth of the fetus.…
Growing up in India, head massages were part of life. It wasn’t uncommon for my mother, or my grandma to massage my hair with herb infused oil, especially when I was stressed with school work. Ayurvedic head massage is an ancient therapeutic treatment that has been practiced in India for…
Winter is one of the best seasons to be pregnant. Not only the weather is nice and pleasant, you have a variety of foods full of nutrition to choose from. However, the season comes with its own set of challenges considering expecting mothers are at risk of various allergies and…
Heartburn and acid reflux during the second trimester are quite common. Heartburn begins as your body slows down resulting from a slowdown of our stomach acid and thus a delayed digestive process which can result in food gushing back up in the esophagus. Also, the hormone changes and pressure against…
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that affects up to 10% of expecting mamas and generally develops in the second or third trimester. In come cases (like mine) you may experience pre-clampsia post delivery resulting from the birth stress. It involves high protein levels in the urine and swelling (edema) in…
When I was pregnant, I couldn’t get myself to eat meat very often; I find this aversion quite common in pregnant women. I made lentils a key source for my protein and iron intake. In Ayurvedic nutrition legumes (known as pulses) are the edible seeds of leguminous plants. They are…